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Basil Pecan Pesto

4.3

(22)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

  1. In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.(Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.)

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