Our dear friend Stuart asked us if we could find a good pesto recipe and post it on here. So here you go Stu! Pretty much every recipe we found was very similar. We used one cup of basil and it turned out to be WAY more than expected. So this is actually a fairly large recipe! p.s. This sauce is really good, but I don't know if it was worth it to buy so much basil and pine nuts. Kinda pricey in the end... We will probably just buy pesto next time we're in the mood! :)
Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe
- 2 c fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 c freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 1/2 c extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 c pine nuts
- 1/4 c walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Combine the basil in with the nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
- Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve with pasta, or over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices.
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