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Homemade Basil Pesto

closeup of homemade basil pesto on a spoon
  • Serves: 8
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basil leaves, packed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup parmigiano-regggiano

Method

Add everything except olive oil into the food processor and blend. While on low, slowly pour olive oil into the food processor.

Note: This recipes yields about 1 cup of basil pesto.