Summer Basil Pesto
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Recipe Type: sauce
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Serves: ¾ cup
 
Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
  • ½ c grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • ¼ cup lightly toasted pine nuts, pecans or walnuts
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Place the garlic, basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and nuts in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the oil and process until pureed, being careful not to over-process. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Recipe by Culinary Thymes at https://www.culinarythymes.com/homemade-pesto-with-basil-from-my-garden/