Classic Basil Pesto

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Classic Basil Pesto Ingredients

2 c Basil leaves	1 ts Salt
1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil	1 ts Freshly-ground black pepper
4 Garlic cloves; peeled	1/2 c Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c Pine nuts or shelled walnuts

Instructions for Classic Basil Pesto

Wash the basil well and spin dry in a salad spinner. Place the basil leaves into the bowl of a food processor and add the olive oil. Process by pulsing until the basil begins to puree. Add the garlic, nuts, salt and pepper and process until a smooth sauce is achieved. Add the cheese and pulse for 10 seconds to combine before pouring into a jar or plastic container for refrigerated storage. Float a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto for airtight refrigerated storage, or freeze. This recipe yields 1 1/2 cups finished pesto sauce. Recipe Source: MICHAEL?S PLACE with Michael Lomonaco From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ML-1B22 broadcast 05-15-1998) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net 05-20-1998 Recipe by: Michael Lomonaco Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

Main Ingredient: HerbsCuisine: Uncategorized