Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 3 c. fresh basil leaves, packed; 2 large cloves fresh garlic; 1/2 c. pinenuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds or a combination; 3/4 c. fresh, chopped parsley; 3/4 c. fresh, grated Parmesan or Romano; 1/2 c. olive oil; 1/4 c. melted butter; salt to taste

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 c. fresh basil leaves, packed
2 large cloves fresh garlic
1/2 c. pinenuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds or a combination
3/4 c. fresh, chopped parsley
3/4 c. fresh, grated Parmesan or Romano
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. melted butter
salt to taste

Directions

1

Combine everything in a blender on low, then medium speed. (Arrange things so the blender blade will turn.) Thoroughly work everything into a smooth paste.
2

Toss with hot, drained pasta. This makes enough for about 6 servings of pasta.