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Pesto
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting time 12 hours
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 18 tbsp

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 70 gr basil leaves [2.5 oz]
  • 300 gr pine nuts [10.6 oz]
  • 180 gr grated parmesan [6.3 oz]
  • 200 ml olive oil [6.8 fl oz]
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Clean the basil leaves.
  • Prepare a bowl of ice water.
  • Boil water in a pot and put the basil leaves in the water for 30 seconds.
  • Take the leaves out of the boiling water and directly to the ice water.
  • Take the leaves out of the water and squeeze them, draining as much water as you can. Use a paper towel to dry the leaves further.
  • Place all the ingredients and the leaves in the food processor and let mix until homogenous.
  • Let the spread rest in the refrigerator overnight.
  • You can also divide the spread into portions and freeze immediately.