Herb Pesto Recipe

Herb Pesto Recipe

  • 1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh taragon leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until herbs are finely chopped. Add oil and blend to coarse puree. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto and chill.
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