Basic pesto

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Preparation Time:

10 Min

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Difficulty:

Easy

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Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 c Fresh basil
1/4 c Pine nuts
3 Garlic cloves
1/2 c Olive oil (or as needed)
3 tb Heavy cream

In a blender place the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Puree them
so that they are smooth. With the blender running on low, slowly
dribble in enough of the olive oil until a pureed consistency is
achieved (do not add too much oil). Add the heavy cream and Parmesan
cheese, and stir them in.

Source: Chez Melange - Redondo Beach, California "Southern California
Beach Recipe" by Joan and Carl Stromquist ISBN: 0-9622807-3-9
Submitted By KARL LEMBKE On 6-04-95