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Pesto

Recipe submitted by Boris on December 3rd, 2007

Fresh pesto is essential and it's super easy to make yourself. Use it to flavour pasta dishes, or serve it as a spread for fresh bread.

Prep time:   5 minutes
Servings:   1 cup

Ingredients:
2 cups tightly filled basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup toasted pinenuts
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil
salt to season

Directions:
Combine basil leaves, garlic, pinenuts, and parmesan, in your food processor. Turn on and then slowly drizzle in oil. Season with salt to taste.

If you don't have pinenuts readily available, try using toasted peanuts instead...may be not traditional but it's still absolutely delicious.

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