Basil and Parsley Pesto

Name: Basil and Parsley Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Ingredients:7
Servings:4

Elizabeth DehnUpdated 04/22/2019

Basil and Parsley Pesto

Ingredients:7
Servings:4

Take advantage of the farmers market bounty this summer, and prepare ice-cube trays of this classic sauce for the flavor of summer all year round.

Basil and Parsley Pesto

Prep time:15 min
Total time:15 min
Ingredients:7
Servings:4

Ingredient

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1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup pine nuts
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel

Instructions

Step 1
In food processor, process oil, garlic and pine nuts until pureed. While processor is running, add basil and parsley a little at a time. Add cheese and lemon peel; process until smooth but slightly textured.

Recipe Tips

Freezing leftover pesto in ice cube trays provides perfect portions for a fast weeknight pasta dish.
Use whatever nuts you have on hand! Walnuts and almonds complement the other ingredients beautifully and add new dimension.

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Basil and Parsley Pesto

Basil and Parsley Pesto

Basil and Parsley Pesto

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