A fundamental of Italian cuisine is pesto. It’s versatile and can be used in dishes hot and cold. Here’s a recipe for basic pesto from Florence Fabricant.
Basic Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 Cs fresh basil leaves (no stems)
- 2 Ts pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 large cloves garlic
- ½ C extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ C freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation
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Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
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With the machine running slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
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Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
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