Pesto

• 30 Nov, 2009
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Basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, salt and olive oil... yummmmmmm!!!
As per Amy request:
My uncle showed me how to make this years ago. This was a small amount that I made. Let say two large handfuls of basil (no stems). I rinsed the basil and threw it in the salad spinner to take off excess water ot towel dry it. I rough chopped the basil and put it into a food processor, could use a blender as well or do the whole thing by hand like my uncle does. I toasted about a 1/4 a cup of pinenuts, careful they burn easily. Cool and set aside. Add to food processor when cooled. Could used whatever nut you liked I supposed, for instance walnuts would be a good alternative. I rough chopped a clove of garlic or two, depending on how much garlic you like. Add this to food processor. A good pinch of salt, less is better than more, you can always add more later to your taste. Last but not least a good olive oil or whatever you've got. I eye this, till it makes a thickish liquid, not too runny. Use quick short pulse on food processor to blend, scrape down sides if needed. Tastes better after the ingredients marry for a day or so, but is pretty darn good as soon as your done :) Hope this helps... if not, I'm sure there are one million recipes online :) Some people also use, parmesan or ramano cheese (probably no more than a 1/4 cup), I would micro plane it and reduce salt if you want to include the cheese.