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    Fresh basil pesto

    • Preparation time: 5 minutes
    • Total time: 5 minutes 5 minutes

    Makes: 1 x 380ml jar

    Ingredients

    100g pack basil, leaves
    90g pine nuts, toasted
    1½ garlic cloves, finely crushed
    50g freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, plus extra to serve
    1 lemon, zest and juice
    125ml olive oil 

    Method

    1. Put the basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and lemon zest in a food processor (or use a pestle and mortar); season and blend to a coarse paste. With the motor running (or while pounding), gradually pour in the olive oil and lemon juice until smooth. Taste and season again, if needed.

    2. Serve stirred through tagliatelle or with homemade gnocchi, if liked. Store leftover pesto in a clean, sterilised jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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