Pesto

There is nothing like making pesto with fresh ingredients such as basil from the garden. We use this delightful sauce with pasta, on sandwiches as a spread, on eggs e.t.c.  For variation, we replace the basil for dill and the pine nuts for cashews.

Pesto

Recipe type: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

• 2 Garlic clove
• ½ cup pine nuts
• Pinch of salt
• 3 Cups fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Place garlic, pine nuts and a large pinch of salt into a food processor or blender and process briefly.
2. Add the basil leaves and process to a paste.
3. With the motor still running, gradually add the olive oil.
4. Scrape into a bowl and beat in the Parmesan cheese.
5. Season to taste with salt.

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