Basil Pesto

(from bjs2005’s recipe box)

Categories: Dip

Ingredients

  • • 3 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients in food processor or blender; pulse until uniform consistency, but with some texture remaining.

  2. Use on pasta, pizza, as a spread, filling in breads, etc. Can be kept in the refrigerator for a few days or frozen for longer storage. This is a very flavorful but potent herb mixture. A little goes a long way!

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