Basic pesto
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Fresh basil |
| ¼ | cup | Pine nuts |
| 3 | Garlic cloves | |
| ½ | cup | Olive oil (or as needed) |
| 3 | tablespoons | Heavy cream |
Directions
In a blender place the basil, pine nuts, and garlic. Puree them so that they are smooth. With the blender running on low, slowly dribble in enough of the olive oil until a pureed consistency is achieved (do not add too much oil). Add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and stir them in.
Source: Chez Melange - Redondo Beach, California "Southern California Beach Recipe" by Joan and Carl Stromquist ISBN: 0-9622807-3-9 Submitted By KARL LEMBKE On 6-04-95