Recipes

Pesto

Ingredients

  • 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic (more if desired)
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (raw sunflower seeds make a great and inexpensive substitute)
  • Salt to taste

Directions

Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.