Wednesday, April 8, 2009

pesto

Add to wheat tortellini with Parmesan .
Excellent with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes on a baguette.
Great on buttered toast.

3 packed cups of fresh basil leaves
1 medium-small clove clove garlic
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Take the basil off the stems. Discard stems and put leaves into a food processor.
Smash and peel the garlic. Add to basil and blend.
Add cheese, oil, salt and pepper and blend again until a thick paste.

3 or 4 small servings
Great way to use up the basil from personal herb gardens.

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