Name: Pesto
Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup (enough for a 9-inch tart)
Ingredients: 1 small garlic clove; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 cup fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 10 min

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 1/2 cup (enough for a 9-inch tart)

Ingredients

1 small garlic clove

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 cup fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

With motor running, drop garlic into a food processor and finely chop. Stop motor and add pine nuts, basil, and salt, then process until chopped. With motor running, add oil, processing until incorporated. Transfer pesto to a small bowl and cover surface with plastic wrap. Chill until ready to use.

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