Pesto? Presto!
Basil is the key ingredient in classic Italian pesto, yet pesto simply means “to pound” or “to grind”
and can be made with almost any fresh herb you
happen to have in quantity. Here is a pesto made with a garden of herbs:
From our June 2007 newsletter (PDF)
Ingredients
Combine herbs in a food processor and pulse until chopped and mixed.
Add garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse again.
Add cheese. Pulse.
Serve with hot pasta, fish, or crusty bread.
Serves 4
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Basil is the key ingredient in classic Italian pesto, yet pesto simply means “to pound” or “to grind”
and can be made with almost any fresh herb you
happen to have in quantity. Here is a pesto made with a garden of herbs:
From our June 2007 newsletter (PDF)
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil leaves, loosely packed
1 cup parsley leaves, loosely packed
1/2 cup mint leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup marjoram or oregano leaves, loosely packed
1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon leaves
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to serve with pesto if desired
2 cloves garlic, sliced, or more if desired
1/2 cup olive oil
Combine herbs in a food processor and pulse until chopped and mixed.
Add garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse again.
Add cheese. Pulse.
Serve with hot pasta, fish, or crusty bread.
Serves 4
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