Fresh Basil Pesto

A delicious summer sauce made with fresh basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and
olive oil.

Servings: 1 cup

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🧂 Ingredients

1 Clean the basil leaves
2 Toast the pine nuts for 5 minutes at 350 degrees, then set aside to cool.
3 Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and salt in a food
processor. Pulse the mixture for about 10 seconds.
4 Slowly pour the olive oil into the top of the food processor while pulsing,
until it is completely blended.
5 Place the pesto in a sealed container and place in the refrigerator until use.
6 To use in pasta, cook the pasta according to package directions, drain, then mix
3-4 tablespoons of pesto sauce into the pasta.