Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1 cup fresh Italian parsley
- 1/2 cup Parmesan or romano cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste.
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By WyldStalyn
Cleveland, OH
on August 08, 2011
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This is so good and easy that my eight year old put it together.
By Kinley3
Littleton, CO
on May 26, 2011
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This is the best pesto! I suggest extra lemon if you like the citrus as we do. This is our go-to pesto every time.
By ramnadh
Tamarac, FL
on January 11, 2011
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This is the greatest Pesto Sauce.
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