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Homemade pesto (basil)

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups of basil leaves ( packed to the brim)
  • 1/2 cup of pine nuts
  • 3 cloves of garlic ( sometimes more, depends on much you like)
  • 3/4-1 cup of olive oil ( extra virgin)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cups of Romano cheese

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor mix everything , want it somewhat chunky.

Step 2

Add cheese and mix.

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Ingredients

  • Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)
  • Shredded cheese
  • Pizza sauce
  • Cured ham, shredded
  • 4 eggs
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Fresh basil

Method

  1. Roll out the dough
  2. Use a small bowl to cut the dough into rounds
  3. Add shredded cheese
  4. Place in oven on an oven tray afr 10 min at 355°F
  5. Put each dough round into a ramekin
  6. Add 1 tbsp pizza sauce, a handful of shredded cured ham 
  7. Break an egg into each pizza
  8. Top with sliced cherry tomatoes and a basil leaf
  9. Place in oven for another 15 mins at 355°F
  10. Garnish with parsley and a pinch of pepper
  11. Serve and enjoy!

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