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Pesto Sauce

by

Derek Farwagi

Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 496 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
  • ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup extra virgin oil
  • 4 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ cup pine nuts

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except the pine nuts into food processor or blender.
  • Cover and blend on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Add pine nuts and blend for a further 15 seconds. Scrape the sides and blend for a couple of seconds more.

Notes

This recipe yields over a cup of sauce and  serves 4 portions. You can keep any excess refrigerated in an airtight container for about a week or frozen for over three months . Enjoy!
Keyword Pesto