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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
4 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well |
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted until golden, cooled, and chopped fine |
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
2 large garlic cloves, minced |
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch basil, a handful at a time, 2 seconds, transferring with a slotted spoon to bowl of ice water to stop cooking. Drain basil in a sieve and pat dry.
2. In a food processor purée basil with remaining ingredients until smooth and season with salt and pepper. Pesto may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, its surface covered with plastic wrap.
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