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Easy Basil Pesto

Once you learn how to make this, it will become a staple recipe in your sauce file. Fresh ingredients are the key to the full flavor. Make sure to add your olive oil slowly so it comes together in a thick consistency.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Calories: 395
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/8 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and parmesan cheese to a blender and pulse.
  2. Add the olive oil slowly until the pesto becomes smooth. It will be thick.