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Basil Pesto Sauce
Simmer + Sauce
About 1.5 cups
BeginnerEasy, homemade basil pesto you can make year-round.
Total Steps
3
Ingredients
9
Tools Needed
1
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Simmer + SauceIngredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Reggiano
- 1/4 cup Pecorino cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
- salt(optional)
- black pepper(optional)
Instructions
1
Step 1
Using and food processor such as a popular, fitted with a metal attachment, mix the basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic and process till finely minced.
2
Step 2
With the food processor running, gradually in a slow steady stream, add the olive oil and process till smooth.
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Step 3
Add the Parmesan, Pecorino and lemon zest, pulse to blend. Adjust the seasoning to taste.