Pesto
Main Ingredient: Poultry Various herbs and spices

Course: Marinades Sauces and dressings Pesto

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Pesto ingredients

  • 2 c Fresh basil leaves
  • 4 Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Pine nuts
  • 1 c Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 c Imported Parmesan Reggiano
  • cheese -- grated
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Pecorino Romano cheese --
  • Grated
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • -to taste

Cooking Pesto

1. Process the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor until finely chopped.
2. With the machine running, pour the oil in a thin, steady stream.
3. Add the cheese, salt and ground pepper to taste.
4. Process briefly to combine.
5. Yield: 2 cups prepared pesto.
6. (i make this in 2-cup batches & freeze in ½ pt. Canning jars for the winter.
7. Use on pasta, vegetables, baked potatoes.