BASIL PESTO

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Provided by Rawia Bishara

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Nut     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Basil

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 to 5 cloves garlic
1 cup pine nuts, slivered almonds or walnut halves
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
4 packed cups chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storage
Juice of 2 lemons
Crushed red pepper flakes to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Toss in the nuts, Parmesan, if using, pepper and salt and chop until the nuts are finely crushed, about 1 minute. Add the basil, oil and lemon juice and pulse for 1 minute more, until smooth. Stir in red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • To store, transfer the pesto to a sterilized jar with a tight-fitting lid. Pour a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto, seal and refrigerate up to 10 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Kungawo Ludziya
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This is my go-to pesto recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bophelo Jacobs
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I love making this pesto and freezing it in ice cube trays. It's so convenient to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Lalarahimsumalani Lalarahimsumalani
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This pesto is the perfect addition to any dish. It adds a delicious pop of flavor.


Channu Wala
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile.


Md Sagol
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it packs a lot of flavor.


Sajjdul Islam
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's always delicious.


Vishal Bhul
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I made this pesto last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the bright and herbaceous flavor.


Shahbaz Qureshi
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This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love that it's made with fresh basil and olive oil.


Moyna Robin
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I've tried many pesto recipes before, but this one is by far the best. It has the perfect balance of basil, garlic, and pine nuts.


Bokamoso Sharon
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This basil pesto recipe is incredibly flavorful and versatile! I love using it as a pasta sauce, but it's also great on grilled chicken or fish.


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