Serves 4
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
Preparation time less than 30 mins
Cooking time no cooking required
An easy homemade versatile sauce that goes with pretty much anything.
50g/2oz basil
30g/1oz pine nuts, toasted
30g/1oz parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
85ml/3fl oz olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Put the basil, parmesan, garlic and pine nuts into a food processor and season well.
2. Whiz together and with the motor still running, pour the oil in until the pesto thickens.
3. Store in a clean jar in the fridge covered with a slick of oil to prevent it drying out.
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