classic basil pesto sauce

Name: Classic Basil Pesto Sauce
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) fresh basil leaves; 2 - large garlic cloves; 1/2 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoon(s) grated romano cheese; 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts or walnuts; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; - salt and pepper

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Eve Peterson

Westfield, WI

Updated on May 17, 2011

A great sauce for pastas.

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 - large garlic cloves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and pepper

How To Make classic basil pesto sauce

Step 1

Combine basil, garlic, cheeses and nuts in blender. Process to mix. With machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Process to desired consistency. Let stand 5 minutes. Thin pesto with a few T. cream or hot pasta cooking water before tossing with hot pasta. (fettucine or linguine).
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