Hi!
does anyone have a good recipe for a pesto sauce? I want to get away from the jar!
thanks![]()
Hi!
does anyone have a good recipe for a pesto sauce? I want to get away from the jar!
thanks![]()
I don't have an actual recipe - I just make it by taste and texture.
Lots of fresh basil leaves, a clove or 2 of garlic (to taste), a handful of toasted pine nuts and some freshly grated parmesan----- into the food processor until pureed.
Drizzle in good olive oil while the machine is running until it's the 'right' consistency.
thanks so much for the suggestions!! I can't wait to give these a try![]()
I make a sundried tomato pesto. At least I call it a pesto.
2 cloves of garlic
7-9 sundried tomatoes
a pinch of hot pepper flakes
1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of fresh grated parm cheese
In a blender, pulse the peeled garlic, sundried tomatoes and pepper flakes to a medium grate. Drizzle in the oil slowly to emulsify. Drizzle inn enough to get the consistancy you want. Pour into a container and stir in the grated cheese. Taste for salt and add if needed.
I also like to add roasted red peppers in with the tomatoes and garlic at times. This type of pesto is very nice tossed into a pasta or spooned over some bread slices and then toasted. Add some more cheese before toasting.
Yes! I love pesto and I have been trying to get away from the jars as well.
Thanks for all the great recipes!
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