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Pesto

10 minutes to prepare (yields 6 servings)

3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
3 to 4 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan
optional: 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts,
lightly toasted and pepper and salt to taste.

1. Mince basil well in a food processor or blender.
2. Add nuts (optional) and continue to blend until nuts are ground.
3. Drizzle in olive oil as the machine is still running until you have a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl, stir in parmesan and optional salt and pepper.

Serve room temperature in a warmed bowl with your choice of cooked pasta.

Source: From the Moosewood cookbook

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