Basil Pesto
 
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Basil Pesto is an Italian sauce or condiment, with the strong tastes of basil and garlic complemented with the light flavors of olive oil and pine nuts
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Recipe type: Condiment/sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • Basil leaves: Approximately 1 cup (remove stems)
  • Pine nuts: 2 tbsp
  • Olive oil: 1 tbsp
  • Butter: 2 tbsp softened (or margarine for healthier alternative)
  • Parmesan cheese: 1 tbsp
  • Minced garlic: ½ tbsp or 2 garlic gloves
  • Pinch of salt
Method
  1. Remove stems from basil leaves. Stems will make the texture a bit tougher and chunkier.
  2. Place basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, parmesan cheese and garlic into a food processor.
  3. Stop processor and scrape the sides. Turn on processor again.
  4. Remove mixture from the processor and stir in the butter.
  5. Some of the uses for this basil pesto include being served on crackers, as a spread on sandwiches, or a sauce for pasta.
Recipe by The Saffron Platter at https://thesaffronplatter.com/1154-basil-pesto.html