Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Pesto

Pesto
*from the kitchen of Ina Garten*

1/4 c. walnuts
1/4 c. pine nuts
9 cloves garlic
5 c. basil
1 t. salt
1 t. pepper
1 1/2 c. olive oil
1 c. Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender except oil.  Add oil in a steady stream as you process everything to bring together.  According to the Barefoot Contessa, "air is the enemy of pesto," so the best way to preserve it is to add a layer of olive oil on top and freeze it.  FWIW.

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