Fresh Basil Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Special equipment needed: A food processor (Check Amazon.com's sales on Cuisinart food processors)
- This recipe is vegetarian
- This recipe is gluten-free
- Produce
- Basil, fresh packed leaves (2 cups)
- Pine nuts or walnuts (1/3 cup)
- Cooking & Baking
- Garlic cloves, medium sized (3)
- Olive oil, extra virgin (1/2 cup)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (1)
- Dairy
- Parmesan-reggiano or romano cheese (1/2 cup)
Preparation
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Published September 3, 2006 (6 years ago).
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