Basil Pesto

If you have other herbs or nuts, use them in place of

some of the basil and pine nuts..

3ounces Reggiano Parmigiano cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes

2garlic cloves

½cup pine nuts or walnuts, lightly toasted

5cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves, unblemished (about 20 ounces)

¼to ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

²∕³ to ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

Makes about 2 cups

Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes

Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl of the Cuisinart® Food Processor. With the machine running, drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed tube to process until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the nuts and pulse to chop, about 5 to 6 pulses. Add the basil leaves and pulse to chop, using long pulses, 10 to 15 times; scrape the bowl. Add the salt. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream through the small feed tube, processing until combined and an emulsion is formed, about 1 minute. Scrape the work bowl.

To store the pesto, transfer to a glass jar or bowl, tap to remove all air bubbles and even out the surface. Float a layer of olive oil on top; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The pesto will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be frozen.

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):

Calories 51 (87% from fat) carb. 1g pro. 1g fat 5g sat. fat 1g chol. 1mg sod. 88mg calc. 34mg fiber 0g

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Cuisinart FP-12DC manual Basil Pesto, Makes about 2 cups Approximate preparation time 5 minutes
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