Thursday 22 September 2016

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto   (  Makes 1 cup )

Ingredients

2 cups packed ,fresh basil leaves, washed and dried

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts, walnuts or pistachios
3 medium sized garlic cloves
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic and cheese and pulse a few times more.


Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

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