Standard pesto

 
                                  STANDARD PESTO
 
 Recipe By     :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW#EE2179
 Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
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   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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        2  cups          fresh basil leaves
        2                garlic cloves, -- chopped
        2  ounces        pine nuts
                         Salt and pepper
      1/2  cup           Parmesan cheese
      1/2  cup           olive oil
 
 
 Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the food
 processor, grind into a paste. Add the cheese and grind until thoroughly
 blended. With the machine running slowly add the oil. Adjust the
 seasonings. Pour into a bowl.
 
 Yield: 1 generous cup
 
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