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Pesto

3.6

(14)

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1/2 cup (enough for a 9-inch tart)

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 cup fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

  1. With motor running, drop garlic into a food processor and finely chop. Stop motor and add pine nuts, basil, and salt, then process until chopped. With motor running, add oil, processing until incorporated. Transfer pesto to a small bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to use.

TagsSauceSpreadsItalianEuropeanBasilHerbs & SpicesGarlicRoot VegetableVegetablePine NutNutGluten FreeVegetarianKetoQuickEasy30 Minutes or Less5 Ingredients or FewerMake AheadNo-CookFood ProcessorGourmet
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