Yes to Pesto

Pesto sauce, so easy to make and so delicious on almost anything, it is a favorite of mine for just about any occasion.  Whether I am making pizza from scratch, linguine, lasagna, salad, or simply substituting it for butter on my bread, it is divine and pleasing.  Below I have posted a quick, simple recipe for making your own sauce.  Tasty.ness to the max!

Pesto Sauce
(makes 1 cup)

• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

  

Blend all ingredients in a processor until smooth and creamy.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Done!  If parsley, pine nuts, and tarragon are not on hand, not to worry, it just adds some richness to the sauce, but is is not necessary.

 Recipe from Bon Appetit Magazine