Basil Pesto / Jill Silverman Hough

Basil Pesto / Jill Silverman Hough

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My recipe for summery basil pesto, with a link to my favorite ways to enjoy it.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 1/2 ounces)
  • 6 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (see note)
  • 3 cloves garlic, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, or more to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste

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