Basil Pesto

Ingredients

3 cups fresh basil leaves
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 TBS pine nuts
1/2 tsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper

Yields 1 1/2 cups

Directions

Put the basil, olive oil, cheese, garlic, pine nuts and salt in a food processor and process to a smooth paste. Season to taste with pepper and pulse briefly. The pesto can be made 2 to 3 days ahead of time and refrigerated until needed.

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