Pesto
Prep time less than 30 mins
Cook time less than 30 mins
Serves 4
Dietary Vegetarian
An easy homemade versatile sauce that goes with pretty much anything.
Method
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Put the basil, parmesan, garlic and pine nuts into a food processor and season well.
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Whiz together and with the motor still running, pour the oil in until the pesto thickens.
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Store in a clean jar in the fridge covered with a slick of oil to prevent it drying out.
Ingredients
- 50g/2oz basil
- 30g/1oz pine nuts, toasted
- 30g/1oz parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, freshly grated
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 85ml/3fl oz olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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