- PrepPreparation time20 minutes
- CookCooking timeNo cook
- ServesServes6
- Nutrition (per serve)Nutrition (per serve)Protein: gSodium: mg
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Print- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- Quarter cup pine nuts
- Quarter cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1-2 cloves fresh garlic
- Three quarters of a cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Heat a saucepan and add the pine nuts. Move them around over the heat until they are lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend well.
To serve, mix through freshly drained pasta and serve immediately.
Pesto also makes a great sauce to serve on top of fish or to marinate meats before cooking.
Variations: add some sundried tomatoes, anchovies or olives to give the sauce a different flavour.