Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• •2 cups fresh basil leaves
• •1/2 cup pine nuts
• •3 cloves garlic
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• •2 tablespoons lemon juice
• •1/2 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1Add basil, pine nuts, and garlic cloves to a food processor.
2. 2Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 5-7 times.
3. 3Add Parmesan cheese and pulse 2-3 more times until combined.
4. 4With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture reaches desired consistency.
5. 5Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper by hand.
6. 6Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately with pasta, bread, or vegetables.

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