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To keep the pesto from quickly browning, soak the basil leaves in ice cold water for five minutes. Remove from the water and pat dry. Then, continue to follow the instructions as listed. 2 cups slightly packed basil leaves 3/4 cup grated parmesan 3 tablespoons pine nutes 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Add the basil, parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and salt into a food processor and blitz until  Remove the pesto from the food processor. 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