Salsa Verde (Italian Green Sauce)

Luschka's Note:

This sauce from the Lombardy region of Italy is a fantastic companion to meat. A dollop on top is all you need! I also mix this with plain pasta as a variation on basil pesto. There are a number of different ways to do this. Optional basil and mint or dijon mustard or parmesan cheese can be added, but here's the basic recipe.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1 cup

• 1 cup fresh parsley , leaves only
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 1 garlic clove
• 3 anchovy fillets
• red wine vinegar , to taste
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt & pepper
• 1 cup basil leaves (optional)
• ½ cup mint leaf (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Blend all the ingredients in a blender or with pestle and mortar.
2. Leaving it to stand for a while allows the flavors to develop.
3. Mix with pasta or place a dollop on meat or fish.
4. Enjoy!

Reviews

[Pets'R'us]

Clean, sharp and robust flavored sauce. I used all the optional ingredients and therefor increased the olive oil. We used this sauce on grilled salmon and what was leftover I added to cooked pasta...both were excellent!! The sauce keeps well for several days in the fridge.