Pesto genovese
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | To 3 - cups fresh basil leaves | |
| 3 | tablespoons | Pine nuts |
| 2 | Cloves garlic | |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ½ | cup | Olive oil |
| ½ | cup | Parmesan cheese,grated |
Directions
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, and so forth). Serve hot. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.