Basil Pesto

directions

  • 1

    With the food processor running, drop in the garlic cloves and process until minced

  • 2

    Turn off the machine and add the basil, parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and salt

  • 3

    Pulse to finely chop the ingredients

  • 4

    With the machine running again, pour in the oil and process to make a paste

  • 5

    Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 cup SUGGESTED USE: As well know as pesto is for its use with pasta it is also a very typical paste to rub on poultry before cooking

  • 6

    Try it rubbed under and over the skin of a whole chicken (2 hours) or all over chicken pieces or boneless breasts (2 hours).

Basil Pesto

ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

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