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Sauces & Seasonings
Italian
About 2 cups
10 minutes
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3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
1 cup arugula leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cloves organic garlic, peeled
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
2 tablespoons lukewarm water
Place 1/2 cup oil and next 6 ingredients in processor. Process to thick paste.
With motor running, add remaining 1/4 cup oil and 2 tablespoons water to processor.
Blend until smooth.
Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Pour thin layer of oil over pesto; cover and chill.)
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