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Basic Pesto
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 8
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
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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
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.
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
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