CREAMY PESTO Recipe

  Italian Sauces

Ingredients:
2 TBS OLIVE OIL
2 CUPS FRESH BASIL LEAVES(PRESSED)
1/2 CUP OR MORE PARSLEY
1/4 CUP GRATED CHEESE
2 GARLIC CLOVES
1/4 CUP WALNUTS
4 OZ SOFTENED CREAM CHEESE (NOT WHIPPED)
1/4 CUP HEAVY CREAM OR HALF & HALF
SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Directions:
In food processor, puree basil, parsley, & garlic with oil until pasty. Add grated cheese & nuts and blend more. Add cream cheese til well blended. Add cream or half/half a little at a time till desired consistency.
Enjoy.

CREAMY PESTO
 

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