Pesto is one of my very favorite things to make – it is quick, easy and delicious. I can’t wait until summer – when I have an abundance of basil in my garden and we make this even more often. I was the perfect sauce for my four cheese ravioli too.
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 medium cloves garlic , unpeeled
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Ground black pepper
1. Toast the nuts in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until just golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes; set aside.
2. Add the garlic to the empty skillet and toast over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and the color of the cloves deepens slightly, about 7 minutes. Let the garlic cool slightly, then peel, and chop.
3. Place the basil in a heavy-duty 1-gallon zipper-lock plastic bag. Pound the bag with the flat side of a meat pounder or rolling pin until all the leaves are bruised.
4. Process the nuts, garlic, herbs, oil, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until smooth, stopping as necessary to scrape down the sides of the bowl, about 1 minute. Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Source: Cooks Illustrated
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