Free Recipe Classic Basil Pesto
Recipe Type: Free Misc Recipes
Recipe Preparation: cook
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Recipe Serves: 1
Ingredients for Classic Basil Pesto Recipe
2 c Basil leaves; loosely packed
-and removed from the stem**
1/2 c Fresh parsley leaves
1/2 c Extra-virgin olive oil
2 Cloves garlic; peeled
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Freshly ground pepper
1/4 c Pine nuts; or almonds
1/4 c Fresh parmesan cheese OR
-asiago cheese
Classic Basil Pesto Preparation
** (Preferably ‘Sweet Genovese’ or ‘Fine Green’) In a blender or food processor, purée the basil, parsley, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 min. Remove from the pan and cool. Add the nuts and cheese to the basil mixture. Process briefly until the pesto is smooth. Store in the refrigerator for a week, or freeze in serving-size portions. Source: Ellen Ogden takes care of The Cook’s Garden test kitchen. Notes: Makes 1-1/4 cups Recipe by: Kitchen Garden Magazine (web) Posted to TNT – Prodigy’s Recipe Exchange Newsletter by vu-man@juno.com (V U Man) <snipped> on Dec 12, 1997
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