A small mason jar filled with spinach-basil pesto.
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Spinach-Basil Pesto

This Spinach-Basil Pesto is delicious tossed with pasta, but also makes a great topping for baked fish. Stir a little into Italian-style soups for a boost in flavor or use as a sandwich spread. 
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150kcal
Author Tempie

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed baby spinach
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil
  • 1 medium clove garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (Italian parmesan cheese)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/8 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the basil, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and garlic; season with salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube,  stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Process until the mixture reaches your desired consistency of smoothness. 

Notes

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