Pesto

6 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts, toasted (see page 365)
  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for storing

Directions

  1. 1
    In a food processor, combine nuts, basil, cheese, and garlic; season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Process until finely chopped.
  3. 3
    With machine running, add oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.
  4. 4
    Pesto can be stored in an airtight container, covered with a layer of oil; refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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