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Subject: ~~~Pesto~~~ Sat Nov 08, 2008 8:57 pm

Pesto

2 cups basil leaves

2 medium cloves garlic

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup pine nuts

1 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground pepper

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

Pour into a glass jar or container and chill, covered.

Pesto freezes well.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

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