Author Notes
A simple basil pignoli pesto recipe, I love it on everything. It’s easy to make and versatile. A classic pesto recipe that goes well with so many things. Some of my favorites: a slice of crusty bread, pasta, tarts, fish, drizzled over steam veggies, on a grilled chicken breast, on a panini sandwich, or on a pizza. It’s said that the best way to make it is with a mortar and pestle but I think a food processor makes it faster and easier method when you are running around and if you don’t have one a blender works too. —LolaLobato
Ingredients
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4 ounces
fresh basil
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1/2 cup
pignoli, toasted
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1 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
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3
garlic cloves
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1 cup
olive oil
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salt to taste
Directions
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In a food processor combine pignolis, salt, garlic, and process until it is paste-like.
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Add basil, olive oil, and process until smooth.
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