Basic Basil Pesto

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Prep

14 min

Cook

33 min

Total

47 min

Ingredients (5)

2 tablespoons pine nuts g

2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems removed g

1 tablespoon minced garlic g

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil g

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese g

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Instructions

Cook pine nuts in a dry skillet in a single layer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the cooking process; cool, about 5 minutes.

Combine pine nuts, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in olive oil slowly, with the processor running on low speed, until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined.