Loading ...Traditional Pesto Sauce
Pesto can stand on its own as a sauce, or you can use just a spoonful to add extra flavor to a number of other Italian dishes - especially stews, soups, and sauces.
Ingredients:
2 bunches fresh basil
1/2 bulb garlic
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
1 - Clean and roughly chop the basil. Peel and roughly chop the garlic.
2 - In a food processor, pulse the basil, garlic, and nuts until well chopped and blended. Pour in the oil and blend until relatively smooth. Do not store - pesto should be made fresh for each use.
Freshness is essential - Do not even attempt to make pesto unless you have fresh herbs available. While dried herbs can be substituted in some recipes, only the freshest herbs will suffice in a pesto. Additionally, fresh herbs are the most aromatic, and a plate of steaming pasta with pesto should fill your house with a savory aroma!
Enjoy this traditional Italian Pesto recipe!
Makes 2 cups
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