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Italian Basil Pesto Sauce

An Olive Oil Recipe

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Prep Information

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

n/a minutes

Serves

4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frantoio/Leccino Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
  • 3 cups loosely packed basil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Place half of the oil, basil and all the garlic in a blender or food processor and pulse a few times until well-combined.
  • Add the pine nuts, cheese, salt and pepper. Let the blender run as you alternately add the other half of the olive oil and basil
  • Once it is completely mixed but before it becomes smooth, stop the blender. The pesto sauce should have some texture.
  • Adjust seasoning as needed. Pour over pasta or spread on bread.
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