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The Classic Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4
A classic pesto recipe with pinenuts for pasta or other items in need of a good pesto dressing. You may also use walnuts or almonds or a combination of instead of the pinenuts...enjoy.
Ingredients:
3 cups packed basil leaves
2 large fresh garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup of melted butter
salt
Directions:
1. Combine everything in a food processor on low speed. After initial chopping / blending – speed it up to work the pesto into a smooth paste. Add salt to taste.
By RecipeOfHealth.com