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Pesto Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 Ounces

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (3oz/75g) fresh basil leaves, washed and firmly packed
  • 3/4 cups (115g) grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup (45g) pine nuts, or less expensive seeds or nuts such as sunflower kernels, almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • 1/2 cup (115g) extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the basil, parmesan, nuts, and garlic into a food processor and blend until smooth. While the processor is running on low, stream in the olive oil until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Keep refrigerated for up to 7 days.