directions
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With the food processor running, drop in the garlic cloves and process until minced
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2
Turn off the machine and add the basil, parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and salt
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Pulse to finely chop the ingredients
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With the machine running again, pour in the oil and process to make a paste
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5
Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 cup SUGGESTED USE: As well know as pesto is for its use with pasta it is also a very typical paste to rub on poultry before cooking
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Try it rubbed under and over the skin of a whole chicken (2 hours) or all over chicken pieces or boneless breasts (2 hours).
Basil Pesto
ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil