Pesto With Spinach

* Exported from MasterCook *

PESTO WITH SPINACH

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 c Tightly packed spinach,
Washed and stemmed
2 tb Broken pine nuts or
Shelled walnuts
2 lg Cloves of garlic, peeled
Salt
1/2 c Olive oil
1/2 c Freshly grated
Parmesan cheese
2 tb Freshly grated
Romano cheese

Place spinach, pine nuts, garlic, and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. of salt, if
desired, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender jar.
Pulse several times to begin chopping and blending the ingredients. Then
turn on machine at high speed and pour in the olive oil in a steady stream.
Blend until the mixture is a smooth paste. If you are using a blender you
will have to stop and start the machine occasionally to give the
ingredients a stir. When the ingredients are pureed, transfer to a bowl and
stir in the cheeses. Blend thoroughly.

For parsley pesto, substitute 2 c. of parsley for the spinach.



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