Traditional Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup (about 5 oz.) pine nuts
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Place basil, pine nuts and garlic in food processor bowl.
  2. Process until almost a puree.
  3. Add oil, Parmesan cheese and salt.  Process until mixture is well blended.
  4. Toss with hot pasta, spread on grilled chicken or use as a sandwich spread.

Makes: 2 1/2 cups

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