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Basil and Spinach Pesto

Servings: 4
Author: thesugarpixie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1 cup packed spinach leaves
  • 1 clove of garlic or 1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
  • Olive oil
  • 1/4 c parmesan cheese
  • Salt - a pinch
  • Food processor
  • Optional: Hot pasta water to help with color/consistency if making this right away not for freezing.

Instructions

  • Add basil, spinach, salt and garlic to food processor with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil and pulse to combine.
  • Add parmesan and another tablespoon of olive oil. Puree to desired consistency, drizzle additional olive oil in as necessary. (If hot pasta water available, dribble a few teaspoons in to preserve color.)
  • Add additional salt to taste (some cheese is salty, but if it tastes like it's missing something, try small amounts of salt.)