Inexpensive Basil Pesto
Ingredients:
1 C fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 C fresh spinach (optional)
1/2 C parmesan cheese
1/4 C pine nuts or walnuts
1/4 tsp sea salt, ground fine
1/3 C Tasteful Olive's medium intensity extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
Pulse all ingredients in food processor. Serve on Baguette bread slices, crackers, or pasta.
Variations:
- If you don't like using raw garlic, replace half of the olive oil with our garlic olive oil.
- for a zesty variation, replace half of the olive oil with our lemon olive oil.
Author:
Chef David Roth
www.thetastefulolive.com
