My Favorite Basil Pesto

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Ingredients

1 cup basil leaves freshly picked, lightly packed
8 Several cloves garlic,, according to your taste
3/4 cup grated parmesian, approx
2/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

1
Puree all ingredients in food processor.
2
Check taste and consistency.
3
Add what you think it needs, being careful not to overdo any one ingredient.
4
These amounts can be easily adjusted for individual taste, and quantity.
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About

Pesto can be used in many dishes; added to meat sauce or pasta salads, or used with mayo on a BLT, to name a few of my favorites. Try growing basil, even if only in a pot on the porch or patio. It needs a lot of sun. I like to grow about eight different varieties and enjoy mixing them.

Yield:

2 servings

Added:

Monday, May 16, 2011 - 12:13pm

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