| 2 | cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves |
| 3/4 | cup grated Parmesan cheese |
| 3/4 | cup olive or vegetable oil |
| 3 | cloves garlic |
| 1/4 | cup pine nuts |
| 1. | Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. |
| 2. | Cover and blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth. |
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| Cilantro Pesto: Substitute 1 1/2 cups firmly packed fresh cilantro and 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh parsley for the fresh basil. |
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| Spinach Winter Pesto: Substitute 2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach and 1/2 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves or 1/4 cup dried basil leaves for the fresh basil. |
Nutrition Information:
100 ( 90 ); 10 g ( 2 g); 5 mg; 70 mg; 1 g ( 0g); 2 g 6 %; 2 %; 6 %; 2 % 2