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May 21, 2013

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Basil Pesto Sauce

Basil Pesto Sauce

SheKnows
  • Prep: 5 min
  • Cook Time: –
  • Total: 5 min
  • Serving: 4 Servings

A quick and easy pasta sauce that can be made in minutes, try topping over penne or fusilli pasta.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Regina or Romano cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor, and process until the texture of the mixture is creamy and smooth.
  2. Add to warm pasta and gently toss to combine.

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