Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

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Basil Pesto is typically used as a pasta sauce like tomato and Alfredo sauces. But there are many other uses.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (90 g) firmly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) pine nuts (optional)
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 tablespoons (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (20 g) grated parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano)
  • Black pepper to taste (optional)

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