Basil Pesto
Ingredients:
4c of fresh Basil leaves
1/3c of Pine Nuts, toasted
2 Garlic cloves
1/2c grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4c of Olive Oil
Directions:
Bring a medium saucepan to a boil, drop in the basil for a couple
of seconds and immediately place in ice water to halt further cooking.
In a blender or food processor, puree basil, pine nuts, garlic
and parmesan cheese. Add olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
Toss with warm pasta or stuff chicken breasts with pesto.
Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
*Pesto may alternatively be made substituting pine nuts with almonds,
pecans or walnuts. The basil may be replaced with arugula or another
bitter green. Experiment and have fun!
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