Pesto al Blendo

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• Ingredients
• olive oil
• garlic
• pine nuts
• parmesan cheese
• Recipe
• Wash about 2 cups of basil leaves, removing bad parts and woody stems. Place basil in blender or food processor. Add:
• ²/₃ cup olive oil (160g), extra virgin
• 1 tsp garlic, chopped
• ¹/₄ cup pine nuts
• Blend until smooth. Put in a small bowl and stir in:
• ²/₃ cup parmesan cheese (67g), freshly grated
• Meanwhile, cook pasta (3-4 oz. per person) in boiling salted water with a bit of olive oil added, until tender. Remove and drain. Add 1 tbsp. butter per serving of pasta to the hot pot. Return pasta to pot and toss. Add 2 tbsp. pesto per serving to the pot and toss until evenly coated. Mix in additional pesto as needed. Serve immediately with salad and French bread, and additional Parmesan and pepper on the table.