Classic Pesto

Name: Classic Pesto
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 (Makes 3/4 cup pesto, enough for 1 lb of pasta)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 , garlic cloves, unpeeled; 1/4 cup, pine nuts; 2 cups, fresh basil leaves; 7 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2011

When making this easy, delicious summer sauce, don't let the basil get lost in the shuffle.

SERVES 4 to 6 (Makes 3/4 cup pesto, enough for 1 lb of pasta)

TIME 20 minutes

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