Basil Pesto

I love all of the substitutions you offered for the nuts...Nothing beats fresh pesto and this is top notch!

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Parmesan Cheese

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE?

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Place the fresh basil, garlic cloves and pine nuts in a food processor.

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Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.

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Add the oil and process until smooth.

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Remove the sauce from the food processor and mix in the cheese.

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Season to taste.

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Serve and enjoy!

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For the most flavorful homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet before blending them into a sauce.

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LET'S START cooking!

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Basil Pesto

I love all of the substitutions you offered for the nuts...Nothing beats fresh pesto and this is top notch!

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Parmesan Cheese

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Olive Oil

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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

Basil

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Pine Nuts

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Garlic

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE?

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE?

This easy Pesto recipe with pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan cheese is fresh, incredibly flavorful and can be ready in minutes.

Place the fresh basil, garlic cloves and pine nuts in a food processor.

1

Pulse until the ingredients are coarsely chopped.

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Add the oil and process until smooth.

3

Remove the sauce from the food processor and mix in the cheese.

4

Season to taste.

5

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!

For the most flavorful homemade pesto, lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet before blending them into a sauce.

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LET'S START cooking!