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Basil and Oregano Pesto

Joe Money, South Jersey Unit
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A classic pesto blending basil and oregano with garlic, Parmesan, and walnuts.
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RECIPE CATEGORY: Simple Ideas
HERB: Basil, Oregano
KEYWORDS: garlic, Parmesan, walnuts
Ingredients Instructions

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions
 

  1. Combine basil, oregano, garlic, cheese and walnuts in a food processor.
  2. With machine running, slowly add olive oil through feed tube.
  3. Season to taste. Refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze.
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