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Top > Earthy Delights Recipes > Earthy Delights Gourmet Recipes > Sauces, Dips, Marinades & Rubs > Basil Pesto |
Basil Pesto
This is one of my absolute all time favorite recipes. Typically, I put in about six times as much garlic as the recipe calls for, because everyone seems to prefer it that way. I also modify this recipe by loading up on the pine nuts, and I don't put them in until everything else is completely chopped. A couple of seconds (literally) in the processor will chop the pine nuts coarsely. This way you'll still have the crunchy texture of the nuts, which improves the recipe. To vary this recipe even more, you could add some diced roasted tomatoes.
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Ingredients:
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil, rinsed thoroughly and spun dry
2 tablespoons toasted pinenuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Fresh cracked pepper
to taste
Preparation:
Use a food processor to combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and the salt. Puree everything. While the motor is still running, drizzle the olive oil in.
Season with pepper to taste. Toss immediately over hot pasta.
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