Pistachio pesto

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupFresh basil
1cupShelled pistachio nuts
2Cloves garlic; (up to 3)
½cupFreshly grated Parmesan
Olive oil

Directions

Put all the ingredients in the blender and mix - you might need up to ⅔ c. olive oil. The Parmesan will thicken it up. Serve over hot pasta.

PUMPKIN SEED PESTO: As above, but substitute pumpkin seeds for pistachios.

Add 5 grams of fresh spinach too, if you'd like.

Posted to recipelu-digest Volume 01 Number 499 by Kevin Kirkland <kevink@...> on Jan 11, 1998