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Classic pesto
- Preparation and cooking time
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 250ml
Ingredients
- 50g pine nuts
- 80g basil
- 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
- 150ml olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
Method
- STEP 1
Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.