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Genovese Pesto
Source: Casual Cuisines of the World - Pizzeria
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Active Time:  5 Minutes
Total Time:  15 Minutes
Yield:  Makes about 2 cups.
Few sauces represent a season as perfectly as this summer sauce from Liguria. The distinct flavors of basil and garlic, mellowed with Italian Parmesan, give it a versatility matched by few other sauces. It can be used for pasta and pizza, spread on crostini and panini, even used as a marinade for roasted meats. Vary the amount of olive oil according to your own preferences: use less for a light, fluffy texture and more for a denser, heavier and more flavorful sauce.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
4-6 cloves garlic
1/2-1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Italian Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Italian pecorino romano cheese  
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DIRECTIONS
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F.

Spread the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the oven until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender, combine the basil and garlic and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. With the motor running, add 1/2 cup of the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Scatter the cheeses over the top, then pulse until the cheeses are absorbed. Again with the motor running, slowly add the remaining oil and process until creamy.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, add the nuts and pulse just until the nuts are coarsely chopped. Use immediately, or pour into a container and top with a thin layer of olive oil. Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Serving Size = 2 tablespoons
Recipe reprinted by permission of Weldon Owen. All rights reserved.
Date Added: 01/01/2008
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
Yield: Yield:  Makes about 2 cups.
Calories: 90
Fat. Total: 9g
Protein: 2g
Carbohydrates, Total: 1g
Sodium: 55mg
% Cal. from Fat: 90%
Cholesterol: 3mg
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