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Basic Pesto Recipe another great recipe from Recipes 4U

 

Basic Pesto Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil (or as needed)
3 tbsp heavy cream

Recipe Preparation

In a blender place the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Pure them so
that they are smooth. With the blender running on low, slowly
dribble in enough of the olive oil until a pured consistency is
achieved (do not add too much oil). Add the heavy cream and Parmesan
cheese, and stir them in.

 

 

Servings: 1

 

 

 

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