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Pesto

The June Oven makes quick work of this simple recipe for classic basil pesto. Herbaceous, nutty, garlicky and just a bit cheesy, this sauce is a wonderful accompaniment to chicken, pasta, vegetables and even toast. A thin layer of oil can keep pesto fresh up to 4 days if you store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, and it also freezes very well, lasting up to 6 months if properly stored. Make a bunch and freeze it in smaller containers, then pull it out as needed to brighten up colder months with a taste of summer's bounty.

Prep Time — 15 min
Cook Time — 7 min
Servings — 6
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Ingredients

¾ cup pine nuts

2 cups basil leaves

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 garlic clove

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

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Place the pine nuts on the June Pan

Put the pine nuts on the June Pan in a single layer.

June Pan

¾ cup pine nuts

Roast the pine nuts

Transfer the June Pan to the middle shelf of the June Oven. Bake the pine nuts 6-7 minutes, until they are golden brown. June will notify you when they are ready. Remove the roasted pine nuts from the June Oven and immediately transfer them to a bowl to cool completely.

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Start the pesto

Place the basil and cooled pine nuts in the food processor.

2 cups basil leaves

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roasted, cooled pine nuts

Add the Parmesan, garlic and olive oil

Add the Parmesan, garlic and olive oil.

½ cup grated Parmesan

1 garlic clove

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Add the remaining ingredients

Add the lemon juice and salt.

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

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Blend the pesto

Blend the pesto into a smooth paste, scraping down the sides of the food processor if necessary.

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Refrigerate or serve the pesto

Serve immediately, or transfer to an airtight container and add olive oil to cover the surface before sealing the container and refrigerating or freezing.

¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil

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