Mellow Parsley-Basil Pesto
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Serves Makes about 1 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Additional Attributes
Mom Appetit recipe
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, smashed flat with the side of a knife and peeled
1 cup each parsley and basil leaves
4 to 6 tablespoons mild olive oil
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Freshly ground black pepper
1. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring a few times, until they begin to color slightly, 5 minutes. Add the smashed garlic cloves and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
2. In a food processor, pulse the herbs until finely chopped. Scrape in the buttery pine nuts and garlic and pulse a few times. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until the pesto reaches the desired consistency.
3. Pulse in the cheese, season with black pepper; serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 2 months.
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