Pesto Sauce
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Homemade Pesto
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
yields: 1¼ cups Pesto
Ingredients:
8 cups packed basil leaves
3/4 cup olive oil
½ cup pine nuts (substitute: walnuts or pecans)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup grated Parmesan
Directions:
In a food processor, mix basil, olive oil, nuts, lemon, and salt until almost smooth. Add the pesto to a small bowl and fold in parmesan cheese.
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