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Classic Pesto

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Bright green pesto sauce in an ovate white bowl.

Some say using a blender rather than a food processor to purée the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and garlic results in a smoother sauce. When combining pesto with pasta, Ligurians mix a small ladle of the cooking water into the pesto just before adding the noodles; this dilutes the concentrated sauce and helps it adhere to the pasta.

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