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{{RecipeSummary
|PrepTime=30 min
|CookTime=n/a
|Source=Joy of Cooking
|Yield=~2 cups; or enough for 1 lb of pasta
|Rating=Very good
}}
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 c loosely packed basil leaves
* 1/3 c pinenuts
* 2 garlic cloves, peeled
* 1/2 c grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/2 c extra-virgin olive oil
* salt & pepper to taste

=== Preparation ===
Combine first four ingredients in a food processor, then with the processor running, slowly add the olive oil.  The result should be a thick paste.  If it is a little runny, add a little more olive oil until desired consistency.

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