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Classic Pesto

Name: Classic Pesto
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh basil leaves (from about 3 large bunches); 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Sardo or Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

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Combine first 4 ingredients in blender. Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil. Add both cheeses and salt; blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Top with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.)

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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