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[so_2_la]

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a modest proposal

[duck_advocate]

Buy a cheap blender for $15:

Put basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and cheese in blender.

Blend.

Fresh pesto in less time than it takes to cook the pasta.

If you want to be even more exciting, do the same thing but add sunblushed tomatoes.

Re: a modest proposal

[so_2_la]

thanks v much! How much basil do I need? We have a blender.
I love the sacla pesto jars, you see, with all their not-v-good ingredients joy.

Re: a modest proposal

[duck_advocate]

I find 8 basil leaves(assuming your basil plant is reasonably healthy), a small handful of pine nuts and enough olive oil to keep the whole thing moist is enough. I think Italian in regard to this recipe - more stirring, less sauce - but you can make it to suit your taste; it's all about getting the basil-pinenut-olive oil ratio right. Even a pinch of parmesan cheese thickens it up quite a bit so I sprinkle most of the cheese on the top.