Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Basil Pesto

Pesto is easy to make, once you learn, you will NEVER buy pre-made pesto again.  The good thing about making pesto is that any herb -cilantro, parsley, etc.- will do and you can serve it over your favorite pasta, stuff chicken with it, soups and even as a spread.  It is simply delicious.

Whole Wheat Penne Pesto
Basil Pesto

Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2-4 garlic gloves (this is up to your preference)
  • 3 cups of fresh basil, stems removed
  • 1 cup of Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. Toast the pine nuts, this step is optional, but the difference in flavor is amazing
  2. Put basil in a food processor or blender with the pine nuts, 1/2 a cup of cheese and garlic.  Process until well chopped.  (To be more traditional you could use a pestle and mortar).
  3. Gradually add the oil until smooth. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Put on a bowl or over your favorite pasta. 
See, very easy and very delicious.   Please do try this recipe and let me know what you think of it.  

Buon Appetito!

4 comments:

Veronica Cervera said...

Ahora si voy a hacer las pastas con brócoli y papas con pesto de verdad!!!!

Niki Palomino said...

jajajajajaja, es muy sabroso y fresco. Tambien puedes hacer una pizza de pesto. yummmm que rico es comer aajajajajajajajajajaj Besukis!

Veronica Cervera said...

Y comer bien!

Niki Palomino said...

Seguro, no lo concibo de otra manera :)