Pesto Genovese
Serves:
Ingredients:
2
To 3 - cups fresh basil
-leaves
3
T
Pine nuts
2
Cloves garlic
1/4
- tsp. salt
1/2
- cup olive oil
1/2
- cup Parmesan
-cheese,grated
-Cherry tomatoes for
-garnish
Method:
Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender.
Process, quickly, to a puree.
With machine running, gradually add oil until absorbed.
Toss with 1 pound fresh, hot pasta (vermicelli, linguini, and so forth).
Serve hot.
Garnish with cherry tomatoes.