Classic Basil Pesto

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	80g / 2.8oz	Basil leaves
1/2 cup	118ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
4		Garlic cloves - peeled
1/4 cup	59ml	Pine nuts or shelled walnuts
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1 teaspoon	5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Wash the basil well and spin dry in a salad spinner. Place the basil leaves into the bowl of a food processor and add the olive oil. Process by pulsing until the basil begins to puree. Add the garlic, nuts, salt and pepper and process until a smooth sauce is achieved. Add the cheese and pulse for 10 seconds to combine before pouring into a jar or plastic container for refrigerated storage. Float a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto for airtight refrigerated storage, or freeze.

This recipe yields 1 1/2 cups finished pesto sauce.

Source:
MICHAEL'S PLACE with Michael Lomonaco - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ML-1B22 broadcast 05-15-1998) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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