Basic Pesto Recipe

1. 1

   Place basil leaves in small batches in processor until well chopped (do about 3/4 cup at a time).

2. 2

   Add about 1/3 the nuts and garlic, blend again.

3. 3

   Add about 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese; blend while slowly adding about 1/3 of the olive oil, stopping to scrape down sides of container

4. 4

   Process basil pesto it forms a thick smooth paste.

5. 5

   Repeat until all ingredients are used, mix all batches together well.

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