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Prep Time : 10min
Course : Appetizer
Special : Few Ingredients
Type of Prep : Blend / Process
Cuisine : Italian
Occasion : Summer
 
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Pesto Recipe - Pesto Sauce - Basil Pesto Recipe

From Linda Larsen,
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This pesto must be made with fresh basil, so it's ideal to make to preserve your basil harvest from the summer. Freeze the pesto in an ice cube tray, then keep the cubes in the freezer to add summer flavor to your cooking year round.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/2 cup chopped cashews
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-2 Tbsp. water

PREPARATION:

Place basil, garlic, cashews, and cheese in food processor. Start processing, and add olive oil in a steady stream. Process until a paste is formed. Add a bit of water if necessary to form the correct consistency. Either use immediately, refrigerate with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface, or freeze in 2 Tbsp. amounts.
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