Creamy Pesto Sauce
by Jes Mostek
serves: 4
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| Ingredients: |
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1/4 c. |
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pine nuts, or almonds |
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3 clove |
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fresh garlic (or 1/2 tsp. powder per clove) |
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1 1/2 c. |
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fresh basil leaves |
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1/4 c. |
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olive oil |
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1/3 c. |
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Parmesan cheese |
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1/3 c. |
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mayonnaise |
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1/4 tsp. |
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ground nutmeg |
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1/2 tsp. |
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salt |
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1/4 tsp. |
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pepper |
| Directions: |
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Toast nuts over the stove-top on a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring every few seconds (until nuts start to turn a golden brown and emit a light fragrance).
In a food processor or blender, combine toasted nuts, garlic, basil, olive oil, parmesan, mayonnaise, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
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