Basil Pesto

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (or romano cheese )
¼ cup pine nuts (walnuts or almonds)
1 clove garlic (quartered)
¼ teaspoon salt (more to taste)
¼ to â…" cup olive oil (divided)

  • Prep Time10mins
  • Cook Time5mins
  • Servings6
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Instructions

Place basil in a food processor with 1 tablespoon of oil. Pulse several times until blended.

Add the parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle the olive oil, scraping the sides as needed, until it reaches the desired consistency.

Taste and season with additional salt if desired.

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