Pesto Recipe Video
Summary
Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexAverage
Ingredients
2 cups rinsed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 to 1 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 1/2 - 2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Fresh cracked pepper and more sea salt (to taste)
Directions
In a food processor, pulse basil, garlic and toasted pine nuts for about a minute, scraping down with a rubber spatula.
Next, add the grated parmesan cheese and sea salt. Slowly blend in the olive oil, a little at a time.
Season with fresh cracked pepper and additional salt if desired.
To prepare a basic pesto pasta, mix 2 cups cooked whole wheat penne pasta with about 1/2 cup fresh pesto. You can use any type of pasta you like and add fresh diced rotisserie chicken if desired.
Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves if desired.
If you can't find pine nuts or just don't want to spend the money, walnuts are a great substitute. Hope you enjoy this.
Next, add the grated parmesan cheese and sea salt. Slowly blend in the olive oil, a little at a time.
Season with fresh cracked pepper and additional salt if desired.
To prepare a basic pesto pasta, mix 2 cups cooked whole wheat penne pasta with about 1/2 cup fresh pesto. You can use any type of pasta you like and add fresh diced rotisserie chicken if desired.
Sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves if desired.
If you can't find pine nuts or just don't want to spend the money, walnuts are a great substitute. Hope you enjoy this.
