BASIL PECAN PESTO

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Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Garlic     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Basil     Pecan     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.(Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.)

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