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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Basic recipe from my Maman. Very easy to improvise with, using the ingredients you have at hand. I often substitute or combine nuts depending on what I have. Also usually substitute or add wine for much of the olive oil. Have added or subbed up to 1 C fresh spinach leaves for basil at times. Can be made using sharp knife and a lot of chopping or all in blender/food processor, depending on the texture you want. Ingredients:
1 bunch basil ('3 c loosely packed, or as much as you have) |
3 garlic cloves (more to taste...) |
1/2 cup pine nuts (more or less to taste or what you have on hand. can substitute walnuts or almonds) |
3/4 cup parmesan cheese |
2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Finely dice basil leaves with a sharp knife or dice using food processor.
2. Crush nuts either with knife or food processor.
3. Repeat w/garlic and combine all ingredients.
4. Pour olive oil/wine/liquid over the top and mix well.
5. Serve over pasta, on top of bread, etc. Stores well in fridge with a layer of oil over it or in the freezer (usually how I store it, especially when I use wine in the recipe).
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