pesto sauce
Pesto Sauce In addition to using as a sauce for pasta, this may be spread on broiled meats or chicken, added to soups for extra flavor, or used as a seasoning for salad dressing. A...
Ingredients
- 2cupfresh basil leaves, firmly packed
- 3clovegarlic, minced
- 1/2cuppine nuts
- 1cupparsley (optional)
- 1/2cupfreshly-grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
- 1/2teaspoonpepper
- 1/2to 1 cup olive oil
Directions
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Pesto Sauce In addition to using as a sauce for pasta, this may be spread on broiled meats or chicken, added to soups for extra flavor, or u
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A little may be combined with mayonnaise for a vegetable dip
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or serve over steamed fresh vegetables or new potatoes
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2 cups fresh basil leaves, firmly packed (about 4 bunches of basil) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup pine nuts 1 cup parsley (optional) 1/2 c
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If a food processor is used, as little oil as possible should be used — no more than 1/2 cup
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Put sauce into jars, pour a light film of oil on top, and cover with lids
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Leave a small space between the top of the oil and the lids if the jars are to be frozen
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Refrigerate up to 2 months, or freeze up to 1 year