Kittencal's Perfect Pesto

Name: Kittencal's Perfect Pesto
Prep time: 1 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (about 3 large bunches); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup pine nuts (or can use toasted walnuts, or use half each); 3 medium fresh garlic cloves; 1/4-1/3 cup freshly grated grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (can use 1-1/2 teaspoons if desired); 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional, or use pinch cayenne pepper)

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"I have experimented with many ingredient amounts for pesto, I have finely found the one that has a perfect balance of flavor --- this will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, if you are storing it in the refrigerator I suggest to place a 1/2-inch layer of oil on top of the pesto and cover with a lid or you may freeze --- the success of this recipe will depend on the quality of Parmesan cheese that you use, if possible try to use a good quality freshly grated cheese it really will make a difference with the taste of the pesto, and please use only kosher salt --- FOR RED PESTO; reduce the basil to 3 cups, and add 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to the blender along with other ingredients...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (about 3 large bunches)

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1/2 cup olive oil

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1/3 cup pine nuts (or can use toasted walnuts, or use half each)

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3 medium fresh garlic cloves

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1/4-1/3 cup freshly grated grated parmesan cheese

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1 teaspoon kosher salt (can use 1-1/2 teaspoons if desired)

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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional, or use pinch cayenne pepper)

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