Pesto

• 1/2 cup basil leaves removed from stems
• 1 clove garlic
• 6 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup parmesan finely grated
• salt

Method

1. Crush basil, garlic, and nuts.
2. Stir in oil, cheese, and salt.
3. Use immediately, do not heat, just stir into cooked, drained pasta.

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