joy's pesto
Joy's Pesto Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com April 30, 2001 Pesto for a crowd. Makes approximately two cups of pesto or enough for 2 pounds of pasta. 2 garlic cloves (or m...
Ingredients
- 2garlic cloves (or more to taste)
- 1cupof your best extra virgin olive oil
- 4cupfresh basil leaves
- 5tablespoonpignoli (pine) nuts
- 1cupfreshly grated locatelli romano cheese*
Directions
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Joy's Pesto Posted by CookinMom at recipegoldmine.com April 30, 2001 Pesto for a crowd
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Makes approximately two cups of pesto or enough for 2 pounds of pasta
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2 garlic cloves (or more to taste) 1 cup of your best extra virgin olive oil 4 cup fresh basil leaves 5 tablespoons pignoli (pine) nuts Gene
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Add the next four ingredients and grind to desired consistency (I prefer mine with some texture - it hangs better and looks prettier on the
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Add cheese and blend quickly
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Place in the bottom of the pasta serving bowl
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Add the hot cooked pasta, toss, and serve IMMEDIATELY with additional grated cheese and freshly ground black pepper
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For a milder flavor, use half Romano and half parmesan