Basic Pesto

Name: Basic Pesto
Ingredients: 2cupsfresh basil leavespacked (or use part basil, baby spinach, parsley or cilantro); 2clovesgarlicpeeled and rough-chopped; ¼cuppine nutstoasted (or walnuts or pecans - almost any nut can be used); ½cup8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided; ½teaspoonkosher salt; ¼-½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper; ½cupgrated Parmigiano ReggianoParmesan cheese or any hard cheese.; *Possible variations: Roasted Red peppers / Sage / Shallots / Thyme

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Servings: 1

Cost: $47.89 /serving

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2cupsfresh basil leavespacked (or use part basil, baby spinach, parsley or cilantro)2clovesgarlicpeeled and rough-chopped¼cuppine nutstoasted (or walnuts or pecans - almost any nut can be used)½cup8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided½teaspoonkosher salt¼-½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper½cupgrated Parmigiano ReggianoParmesan cheese or any hard cheese.*Possible variations: Roasted Red peppers / Sage / Shallots / Thyme

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Instructions

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Step 1

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade, pulse the basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt & pepper until coarsely chopped.

Step 2

With the motor running, slowly pour in 6 tablespoons of olive oil and process until smooth and oil is fully incorporated. Add cheese (*see storage note if refrigerating or freezing for later use) and pulse just a couple of times to combine.

Step 3

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 4

Serve immediately or *see storage note.

Step 5

Enjoy!