Pesto

Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons toasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Method

  1. Combine basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue processing until smooth.
  3. Add the parmesan and softened butter, then pulse until well combined. Season with additional salt to taste.

The original

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