Ingredients

　　1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted (see page 365)

　　4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley leaves

　　1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

　　1 garlic clove

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storing

　　In a food processor, combine nuts, basil, cheese, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, add oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth. Pesto can be stored in an airtight container, covered with a layer of oil; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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