Pesto (Vita-Mix or Blender)

This is a recipe by weight, so you can use a tare scale to add the ingredients then just blend away. This eliminates any extra measuring or prep of ingredients. Recipe from The Culinary Institute of America.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 lb of pasta worth

Ingredients

• 4  ounces olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1 1⁄2 ounces pine nuts, toasted
• 2  ounces parmesan cheese
• 2  ounces basil leaves, fresh

Directions

1. add ingredients to Vita-Mix (or other blender) in the order displayed.
2. turn machine to Variable Speed 1, then increase quickly to Variable Speed 7.
3. blend for 1 minute.
4. serve immediately or store in fridge.
5. to avoid discoloration of the top, pour a thin layer of olive oil on the top of the pesto.