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Basic Pesto Recipe

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A richly flavorful pesto of basil, garlic and oil makes a tasty dressing for pasta as well as a wonderful addition to sliced tomatoes, crusty Italian bread, pizza, or steamed new potatoes.

Basic Pesto Recipe (+)

Directions

Place leaves in food processor and chop coarsely.
Add remaining ingredients and pulse, scraping down the sides of the container when necessary, until all contents are well blended into a medium-thick paste. Taste the pesto for seasoning and add salt, if needed.
Thin with a little water if too thick.
If you have access to an abundance of basil, make excess pesto and freeze it for future use.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
-		1 clove garlic, pressed or minced. Add more to taste; this is minimal.
-		2 tablespoons walnuts (or substitute roasted sunflower seeds)
-		1/2 cup grated hard cheese
-		1/3 cup olive oil
-		2 tablespoons water or lemon juice
		salt, if needed

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