Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; Pinch of coarse salt; 2 tightly packed cups small basil leaves; 1 tightly packed cup fresh Italian parsley leaves; 1 tbsp. fresh marjoram leaves; 1/2 cup grated pecorino sardo or parmigiano-reggiano; 6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
Pinch of coarse salt
2 tightly packed cups small basil leaves
1 tightly packed cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 tbsp. fresh marjoram leaves
1/2 cup grated pecorino sardo or parmigiano-reggiano
6 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

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1. Using a mortar and pestle or food processor, make a paste of the walnuts, garlic, and salt.
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2. Wash and dry the basil leaves, then add them to the walnut-garlic mixture, a little at a time, grinding to a smooth paste. Gradually add parsley leaves, marjoram leaves, grated pecorino sardo or parmigiano-reggiano, and olive oil.