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Pesto

Sheila
This super easy and simple pesto recipe uses fresh basil, pine nuts, parmesan and lemon for brightness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course accompaniments, condiment
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 2 cups Basil Leaves
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan 4 ounces
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place first 5 ingredients in food processor, place lid on and pulse 4 or 5 times.  Then turn food processor on full power and drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil. Taste. Add salt and pepper as needed.  Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with spatula. If pesto is too thick drizzle in olive oil, a tablespoon at a time,  until pesto is preferred consistency.
Keyword basil, homemade, lemon, olive oil, parmesan, pine nuts
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