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Pesto

Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves or a combination of basil and parsley

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 cup good quality EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/4 cup pignoli nuts, walnuts or plain almonds (optional)

Directions

Put all ingredients into a blender and blend.  If you choose to toss with pasta, add 1/2 cup Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano cheese to the toss.