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Pesto

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 C. fresh basil leaves, washed and destemmed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 C. parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 C. pine nuts
  • 1/2 C. olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into a food processor
  • Turn the food processor on and begin to add in olive oil until mixture is smooth
  • Add salt to taste

Notes

Note: you can make different types of pesto by using parsley or red peppers instead of basil, using walnuts instead of pine nuts and changing the parmesan for romano cheese.  Experiment and find out what your favorite flavor is.