Foryoueats: Fresh Basil Pesto

Name: Foryoueats: Fresh Basil Pesto
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach); 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub choppedwalnuts); 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon); 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste

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This flavorful fresh basil pesto is easy to make and versatile. With a base of fresh basil leaves, Romano or Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic, it's perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on...

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby spinach)
1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts (can sub choppedwalnuts)
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste