Basil Pesto

Instructions

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1. 1 In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.
2. 2 Add the basil and pulse until combined.
3. 3 With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse to briefly combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.