Salsa Pesto

Name: Salsa Pesto
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

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

Pick through basil and remove large stems and bad leaves.
2

Chop basil fine in food processor.
3

Add onions and garlic to the processor bowl and puree.
4

Set aside in a large bowl.
5

Put one stick of butter into the processor and give it a whirl.
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

Pour butter-oil mixture into the bowl with the basil puree.
8

Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
9

Stir well until completely blended.