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Quick and Easy Pesto Sauce Stephanie shares an easy recipe for pesto sauce. From "Home Made Easy" episode DHME-109

Host Stephanie Lydecker demonstrates an easy way to make a pesto sauce you and your guests are sure to love.

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Quick and Easy Pesto Sauce

Quick and Easy Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic
1/4 pignoli (or pine) nuts
4 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Figure A

Preparation:

In a food processor, combine 3 cloves garlic and 1/4 cup Pignoli (also known as pine) nuts.

Add 4 cups fresh basil leaves, 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 3/4 cup olive oil, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

Blend until smooth.

Tip: You may need to add a little more oil, depending on the consistency you like. Also, you can add things like sun-dried tomatoes, olives or capers for a flavorful twist.

Chef's Tip: Pesto freezes well, but Parmesan cheese doesn't. Make the recipe above without the cheese and add to the recipe before serving. Use on pasta or as a spread for hors d'ouevres. It is great on a piece of French bread with a roasted pepper on top (figure A).