Name: Pistou
Yield: Makes about 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Pistou

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves

3 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons olive oil

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Finely chop garlic in processor. Add basil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until basil is finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. With machine running, gradually blend in oil. Add cheese; process to blend well. Season with pepper. Transfer to bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Place plastic wrap directly onto surface of Pistou; refrigerate.)

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