Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Pesto Genovese

Category: Pasta

Ingredients and Directions

2-3 cup basil, fresh

3 tablespoon pine nuts

2 each garlic cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 cherry tomatoes, for garnish

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). Serve hot. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.