Basil Pesto

Recipe from the Wyllie Fox Farm Kitchen

2 cloves garlic
salt, to taste
3 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
3 cups basil leaves
½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
 2 tbsp softened butter
½ cup olive oil

In a food processor or blender, process garlic, salt & pine nuts.  Add basil leaves, a handful at a time, blending between additions.  Pour in olive oil & process.  When smooth, add cheese & butter and process just to combine.

Serve with pasta, steamed green beans or on crostini with fresh mozzarella & ripe tomato slices.

Makes about 1 cup

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