pesto alla genovese

Name: Pesto alla Genovese
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) packed fresh basil leaves; 3/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) pine nuts; 10-12 clove(s) garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/2 cup(s) freshly grated parmesan cheese; - dried crushed red pepper flakes

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on May 30, 2016

Quick and easy adornment for pasta!

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prep time 15 Min

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method No-Cook or Other

yield 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
10-12 cloves garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- dried crushed red pepper flakes

How To Make pesto alla genovese

Step 1

Wash and dry fresh basil and parsley.

Step 2

Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add basil leaves, and process until finely chopped. Add parsley and pine nuts, garlic cloves, salt and drizzle about 1/2 the oil. Process until smooth, adding more oil to make a creamy smooth pesto.
Step 3

Stir in cheese. Serve over pasta.
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