Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 2 1/2 oz. basil leaves; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp. roughly chopped pine nuts; 2 tbsp. finely grated Parmesan cheese; 13 c. Extra virgin olive oil; salt; Freshly cracked black pepper

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 oz. basil leaves
2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. roughly chopped pine nuts
2 tbsp. finely grated Parmesan cheese
13 c. Extra virgin olive oil
salt
Freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

1

Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan in a blender.
2

With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream through the feeder tube, and blend until smooth.
3

Add salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a bowl (or container with a lid), cover and refrigerate until needed.
4

Variation: Arugula Pesto.
5

Replace the basil with arugula leaves for a hotter pesto.
6

Variation: Hazelnut Pesto.
7

Replace the pine nuts with 3 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts.
8

Omit the Parmesan and add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes instead.
9

More Pesto Variations:Pumpkin Seed and Goat Cheese PestoAsparagus PestoRapini Pesto