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Easy Basil Pesto

Serves 8 $10.24 est. / serving

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Estimated ingredient cost$81.88For the whole recipe · ingredients used
Easy Basil Pesto
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YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

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  1. 01

    Put basil, pine nuts and garlic into bowl of food processor. Add salt and cheese and pulse until a thick paste starts to form.

  2. 02

    Trickle in olive oil and continue to pulse. Add butter and process to not quite smooth.

  3. 03

    Measure out and freeze or use as a sauce for pasta or a topping for garlic bread. 1/3 cup of pesto is enough for about 3/4 of a pound of pasta

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Foodista / Common Pile

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Fresh Pesto — Foodista

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