Basil Pesto Recipe
Ingredients
| 1 or more garlic cloves | ||
| Unsalted butter | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Ground white pepper | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg | ||
| Parmesan cheese | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), grated | |
| 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, stems removed | ||
| 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley leaves, stems removed | ||
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1/4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Ground black pepper | 1 To taste | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
Directions
To a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the garlic, butter, white pepper, and nutmeg.
With the processor running, add the Parmesan, then the basil and the parsley.
Trickle the oil into the processor until the sauce is smooth.
If necessary, add a little hot water to the sauce in order to reach the desired consistency.
Then add salt and pepper to taste.
With the processor running, add the Parmesan, then the basil and the parsley.
Trickle the oil into the processor until the sauce is smooth.
If necessary, add a little hot water to the sauce in order to reach the desired consistency.
Then add salt and pepper to taste.
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