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How to make pesto

Follow Monty's guide to making pesto, using home-grown basil and garlic.

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Monty demonstrates how to make basil pesto using a pestle and mortar. He combines fresh home-grown basil leaves with home-grown garlic, oil, pine nuts and grated parmesan, for the perfect taste of summer.

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