Pesto and Pistou

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   If using a hand blender, place the garlic, basil, pine nuts, salt and olive oil in a pint jar.

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   Stick the hand blender right down into the mixture and turn on.

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   Blend until smooth.

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   You may have to start and stop a few times at the beginning, and scrape down the sides of the jar.

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   Once the mixture is smooth, add the cheese and stir or blend together.

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   If using a food processor fitted with the steel blade, turn on and drop in the garlic.

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   When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

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   Add the basil, pine nuts, salt, pepper and olive oil to the food processor and process until smooth and creamy.

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   Add the Parmesan and pulse until well combined.

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    If using a mortar and pestle, add the basil leaves a handful at a time and mash with the pestle.

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    Add the pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper, and mash to a paste with the basil.

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    Work in the olive oil and the Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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