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www.RecipeFaire.com Presents:
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Cinzia's Basil Pesto
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by:
Faith McCarn
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Cinzia's Basil Pesto Recipe combines basil leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese to create a delicious basil pesto which complements almost every dish.
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INGREDIENTS
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2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
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2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
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2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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DIRECTIONS
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1:
Rinse basil leaves well and pat dry before measuring. In blender or food processor combine oil, lemon juice, and garlic; add basil, pine nuts (if used), and cheese. Whirl or process until pureed.
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