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USE ANY OF THESE PESTO RECIPES
IN THE MANNER DESCRIBED TO MAKE PESTO PASTA
Basil Pesto
2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Mixed Greens Pesto
1 cup sorrel leaves, washed and dried
1/2 cup chervil leaves, washed and dried
2 tablespoons thyme leaves, washed and dried
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Arugula Pesto
3 cups arugula
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup Romano cheese
General Preparation for all 3 recipes.
Each makes about 1 1/2 to 2 cups.
Chop nuts and cheese to grated consistency
in food processor. Remove and set aside. Puree liquids, oil, garlic,
salt and pepper; add fresh herbs and chop. Remove from processor and
stir in cheese and nut mixture.
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