Thursday, June 2, 2011

Seasoned Sauces- Hope Spector's Pesto

makes 2-3 cups of sauce


Ingredients

1 cup good-quality olive oil
3 c. basil, washed and packed
4 or 5 cloves of garlic (more is better)
1 c. parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 c. pine nuts
1 tsp. salt
(1 c. parsley optional)

Directions

1. toast the pine nuts in a small pan over low heat until brown
2. blend basil, garlic, cheese, nuts, salt, and parsley (if using) in a food processor until they make a paste
3. keeping the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until it is combined

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