Pesto, Basil Lcethnic- italian, herbs, sauce 1 clove (3 g) garlic; or more 3 tbs unsalted butter 1/4 tsp ground white pepper 1 pinch (.2 g) nutmeg; freshly ground 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; grated 2 cups basil leaves; loosely packed, stems rem 1/4 cup parsley; flat-leaf; leaves, stems 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper To a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the garlic, butter, white pepper, and nutmeg. With the processor running, add the Parmesan, then the basil and the parsley. Trickle the oil into the processor until the sauce is smooth. If necessary, add a little hot water to the sauce in order to reach the desired consistency. Then add salt and pepper to taste. Yield: "1 cup" |
