EASY PESTO

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Use pine nuts or walnuts for this classic pasta sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.

Landon Randall
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This pesto is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and versatile.


Sayeed Ahamed
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The pesto turned out great!


JH JIBON
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This pesto is so good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sophie Williams
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I made this pesto last night and it was a huge hit with my family.


Tanzila Akter
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This pesto is delicious! I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches.


Lana Naude
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


REX LEADER
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This pesto is amazing! I used it on my favorite pasta dish and it was the best it's ever tasted.


Horlahmhilekan diamond
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I've made this pesto several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes so good.


Heartkiller7786 Killer7786
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This pesto is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect.


OCHWO
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I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.


legit boss
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This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I used it on pasta and it was the best pesto pasta I've ever had.