Pistachio Pesto

Photo: flickr user dizznbonn

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves

cup shelled raw pistachio kernels

2 lrgs cloves of garlic

cup freshly grated Parmesan

freshly ground salt and pepper

Combine the basil, garlic, cheese and pistachios in a food processor or blender. Process to mix. With machine running, slowly add olive oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper and process to desire consistency.

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Serve over pasta or use in any recipe specifying a basil pesto.

1.0 servings

Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 3:22am

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