Perfect Pesto
Nothing beats the flavor of fresh pesto on hot pasta! Here's an easy recipe you'll love!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh basil leaves washed and dried (spin in a salad spinner)
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts* you don't have to toast them but it makes them nuttier or almonds or walnuts
- 1 - 2 peeled garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus additional 1/2 cup for sprinkling when served
- salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt and several grinds of fresh pepper
- 1/2 cup good quality organic olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the toasted nuts*, basil, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped.
- With the machine running, add the oil in a thin stream until the pesto is smooth, about a minute. Now, how easy is that?
- Store in a jar with oil covering the top and use on hot pasta, chicken, fresh tomatoes, etc.