Pesto

Pesto

Recipe By : Cook's Magazine November 1987

1 Preparation Time :

Categories : Italian Sauce

Summer

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

1 tablespoon pine nuts

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 clove garlic

1/4 cup (approximately) olive oil

PREPARATION:

For the pesto, combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in

a food processor and whir until minced. With the machine running, slowly

add olive oil, up to 1/4 cup, to form a paste.

Pesto can be made several days ahead.

Yields: 1/2 cup