CLASSIC PESTO   
  Ingredients :
    1 cup basil leaves
    2 cups boiling water
    ½ cup nuts or pecans
    1 garlic clove, crushed
    ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
    Salt
    Pepper
    Nutmeg

  Preparation:

Wash basil leaves. Place them in a colander and pour boiling water over them. Immediately pour cold water. Drain and dry.

Place in blender: basil leaves, garlic, nuts, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

While blending start pouring oil. Continue until mixture thickens and a creamy sauce is obtained.

Correct seasoning.

This sauce can be served with spaghetti and can be used also as a dip.
 
       
       
 
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