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Mortar and Pestle Pesto
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Go back to the old-school way of making pesto; sometimes the slower traditional way yields better results.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 1 cup
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 20 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients
Directions
Special equipment:
a mortar and pestle- Combine the garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle and pound to a paste. Add the pine nuts, 1/4 cup at a time, grinding down to a paste with each addition. Add the basil leaves, a handful at a time, grinding down to a paste with each addition. Add the cheese and drizzle in the olive oil. Combine well until emulsified.
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