Salsa Pesto

9 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup minced onion
  • 2 tbsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 lb. butter, softened
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. white pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Pick through basil and remove large stems and bad leaves.
  2. 2
    Chop basil fine in food processor.
  3. 3
    Add onions and garlic to the processor bowl and puree.
  4. 4
    Set aside in a large bowl.
  5. 5
    Put one stick of butter into the processor and give it a whirl.
  6. 6
    Add half the olive oil, followed by another stick of butter, followed by the other half of the olive oil, blending well as you go until you have a thick liquid.
  7. 7
    Pour butter-oil mixture into the bowl with the basil puree.
  8. 8
    Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
  9. 9
    Stir well until completely blended.

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