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Basic Pesto
Recipe courtesy Lavender Fields Farm
- Total Time:
- 15 min
- Prep:
- 10 min |
- Inactive Prep:
- 5 min |
- Cook:
- --
- Level:
- Easy
- Yield:
- About 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Greek oregano leaves
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Serving suggestion: fresh pasta
Directions
Combine the basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, parsley, oregano and garlic in a food processor or blender and process until finely ground. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Let stand for 5 minutes before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with fresh pasta.
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