Recipe name:
Pesto (basil Sauce)
Recipe category:
Appetizers
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Recipe detials: Pesto (Basil Sauce)
Ingredients | |||
1 | cup | basil leaves | |
2 | teaspoon | garlic, minced | |
1/2 | cup | olive oil | |
2 | tablespoon | pine nuts, chopped | |
1/8 | teaspoon | salt | |
1 | pepper, freshly ground | ||
Directions: | |||
Puree all the ingredients in a blender or in a food processor. Or, if you want to do it the traditional way, pound the basil leaves, garlic, salt & nuts together with a mortar & pestle & then beat in the olive oil. Use in soups or toss with hot pasta & serve as a main dish. Smaller quantities make an ideal appetizer. Will keep in the refrigerator or will freeze. |