Pesto Genovese
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tbs. chopped garlic
- 1 stick softened butter
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. salt
- Generous pinch white pepper
- 3 Tbs. toasted pine nuts, either whole or chopped
Instructions
- 1
Pick through basil and remove large stems and bad leaves. Chop basil
- 2
Add butter and olive oil, and process into a thick slurry. Turn the mixture into a bowl
- 3
Add cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper. Stir well until completely blended.