Pesto
Lynne Hartley
Classic recipe for pesto. Should make 1.25 cups.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 c pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
In a blender of food processor, combine the garlic, salt, and oil. Process the ingredients until they are smooth.
Add the basil and pine nuts and blend the mixture until it is smooth, scraping sides as necessary.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
If you want a thinner sauce or have difficulty processing it, you can add some chicken or vegetable broth in step 2.
Refrigerate for up to a week, freeze for up to six month.
Adapted from Jane Brody's Good Food Book