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Pesto Recipe | |
Italian Sauces | |
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Ingredients:
4-oz basil leaves1-oz pine nuts 2 fat peeled garlic cloves large pinch of coarse salt 2-oz freshly grated Parmesan 4 fl oz extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Put basil leaves in a mortar with pine nuts, garlic cloves and salt, and crush to a paste with a pestle. Work in grated Parmesan cheese. Gradually add olive oil, working it in thoroughly with a wooden spoon to make a thick creamy sauce.Put the pesto in a screwtop jar. Makes enough for 4-6 servings of pasta.
Pesto will keep in a screwtop jar for several weeks in the refrigerator.
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