An authentic pesto
1 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Walnuts, shelled | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Pine nuts |
| 1 | teaspoon | Coarse salt |
| 4 | (or 5) black peppercorns | |
| 3 | Garlic clove(s) | |
| 4 | tablespoons | Butter |
| 3 | cups | Basil leaves |
| 4 | ounces | Grated Parmesan cheese |
| 4 | ounces | Grated Romano cheese or added Parmesan cheese |
| 1½ | cup | Olive oil |
Directions
Place all ingredients except 1 cup black peppercorns in food processor and grind very fine. Add remaining olive oil and blend a few seconds until very smooth.
From: Quick and Healthy Cooking : Baltimore Sun
From: Diane Lazarus Date: 05-23-96