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Basil pine nuts pesto. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Traditional Italian Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts Fresh pesto is like gold; combine fresh basil with olive oil, pine nuts and seasonings for the perfect Italian version that is fantastic on pasta and veggies. Traditionally, pesto sauce was made using a mortar and pestle, which produces great texture. You can mellow the pesto out a bit by subbing half of the basil with fresh baby spinach leaves. Add pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, and salt to taste. To make Basil pine nuts pesto you need 6 ingredients and 1 steps easily.

Transfer to a food processor and let cool. Add cheese and garlic and pulse until finely. Traditional pesto is made with garlic, pine nuts, salt, basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and extra-virgin olive oil. It's important to use top-quality ingredients, as the flavors really shine through. For the cheese, be sure to use the real-deal imported Parmigiano-Reggiano from Italy; domestic Parmesan pales in comparison.