Fresh Pesto

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• Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tablespoons Walnuts
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil
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 DIRECTIONS:

1. To make the pesto, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Season with salt and pepper to the preferred taste. 
2. With the motor running, add olive oil in a slow stream until it is all blended.
3. Add a tablespoon of water to make it more creamy.

4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.