Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  cups          basil leaves -- fresh
   2                    garlic cloves -- peeled (may
                        up to 5 cloves) *
     1/4  cup           pine nuts
     1/4  cup           parmesan cheese -- fresh grate
     1/4  cup           lemon juice -- fresh squeezed

Preparation:

Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese in a blender or food processor. Turn the machine on and drizzle in the lemon juice. Continue to puree until a smooth paste is formed. * The amount of garlic you use is a matter of personal taste. Also, some garlic is more pungent. So start perhaps with 2 medium cloves, then taste, and add more if, as I do, you like a strong, garlicky flavor. Makes 3/4 cup pesto Source: IN THE KITCHEN WITH ROSIE by Rosie Daley