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July 05, 2005
Pesto Sauce
Ingredients:
36 basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
½ cup blanched almonds or pine nuts
1 ¼ cup freshly grated romano and parmesan cheeses
7 oz. extra-virgin Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Directions:
Place clean, dried basil leaves and garlic in a food processor. While processing, gradually add the nuts, then cheese and olive oil. Add salt and black pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of the boiling pasta water to the pesto sauce and mix. Add sauce to drained pasta and make sure every pasta strand is coated. Serve at once.
Posted by Kelli Little at July 5, 2005 10:35 AM