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Viva Italia! Classic Pesto

By: The Canola Info Virtual Kitchen

"Freeze pesto in ice cube containers. Then add a cube to flavor your favorite soup or sauce."

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Original Recipe Yield 1 3/4 cups

Ingredients

1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried completely
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup pine nuts
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 cup canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a food processor, combine, basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and garlic with 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Begin blending.
As blending continues slowly add the remaining oil so that the sauce emulsifies.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Label with the date and keep refrigerated instructions. Use within 1 to 2 days or freeze.