Basil Pesto Spread Recipe

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   Nuts, and salt to taste in a blender.

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   Process till finely textured but not completely smooth.

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   Scrape pesto into a bowl and sir inthe cheeses.

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   If not using immediately, pour a thin layer of extra-irgin olie oil over the top.

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   Wrap tightly and chill till needed.

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   Fresh basil pesto led the revolution in authentic Italian cooking in America.

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   It wasn't red and it didn't cook for hrs on the stove.

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   In fact, it was green!

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   And you didn't have to cook it at all!

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    The fragrant green leaves, crushed with garlic and pine nuts, when tossed with freshly cooked pasta, creates a dish of unforgettale aroma and taste.

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    Aromatic pesto can be used as a spread for panini with equally memorable effect.

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    The following recipe produces a dense mix specifically for panini; to use with pasta, just add in a little more extra virgin olive oil and thin with some warm pasta cooking water.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.