Fresh Basil Pesto

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FRESH BASIL PESTO

 

Ingredients:

1/4 cup pine nuts

2 cups fresh basil leaves

1 garlic clove

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

1/2 cup olive oil

salt, to tatse

black pepper, to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. Place all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse until desired consistency.

 

Entertaining tips:

  • Basil pesto is so versatile; you can serve it as a salad dressing, dip, pasta sauce or spread.
  • Fresh Basil Pesto is also great to make for your last-minute party. Serve it as a main course over store-bought gnocchi (which are also easy to make) topped with grated Parmesan cheese.