Fresh Basil Pesto

Submitted by Bethany Paradise

Ingredients:
2 oz. fresh washed basil (about 1 1/2 c.)
1/4 c. grated Parmesan
3 T. olive oil
3 T. pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Pick basil leaves off stem and discard stem. Add all ingredients to food processor, blender, or mortar and pestle and process until you have a smooth, bright green paste. Spread on bread, toss with warm pasta, or use to top fish and meat.

Pesto

Served over gnocchi

• Submitted by Talia Deccio
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• 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Liquify. Serve.