Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 12 medium fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted; Pinch of salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

5 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 medium fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1

In a mortar and pestle, pound the basil, garlic, nuts, and salt until thoroughly mashed.
2

Add the oil, a few drops at a time, until you have a smooth paste.
3

Pesto can also be made in a blender.
4

Pour in the oil first, then the garlic, nuts, and finally the basil leaves.
5

Blend on low to a smooth paste.
6

Season with the kosher salt.