Basil Pesto

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Prep

12 min

Cook

6 min

Total

18 min

Ingredients (6)

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves g

1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese g

1 cup olive oil g

⅔ cup pine nuts (Optional) g

6 cloves garlic, minced g

salt and ground black pepper to taste g

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Instructions

Combine basil, cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is smooth and blended.

Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.