Basil Pesto

Submitted by sslaughter2011

"Basil pesto made with almonds or pine nuts"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed, approx 2 oz
• 1 1⁄2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese (1 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts (approx 0.5 oz) or 2 tablespoons almonds (approx 0.5 oz)
• 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

directions

1. Put pine nuts/almonds into a dry skillet and cook on medium-low (4/10) until they brown.
2. Watch the nuts carefully, and stir frequently as they burn easily, and don't take long to cook.
3. Combine all ingredients into a food processor or blender and blend until a smooth paste.
4. Tip: If not all ingredients combine well, shake or stir the container.
5. Tip: If the pesto isn't the desired consistency, add more olive oil to make it smoother.