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Basil Parsley Pesto Recipe

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Basil Parsley Pesto Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed fresh basil or cilantro leaves
1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
1 to 2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Toss with hot cooked pasta or vegetables, spread on French bread or use in any recipe calling for pesto. Can be refrigerated for several weeks or frozen in a tightly covered container. Yield: 3/4 cup.

Originally published as Basil Parsley Pesto in Best of Taste of Home The First 10 years

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Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2012 by tranquilmoon

Mixed this in with some cheese tortellini and diced tomato. Sooo delicious!

Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2009 by Susan Rightnour

My family loves this. I've omitted the salt -- the parm cheese has enough. In addition to the above suggestions, it is a wonderful base for pizza instead of pizza sauce.