Pesto Di Parma Tartine Food

PESTO

Steps:

• Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

PESTO DI PARMA TARTINE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together prosciutto chunks, cheese chunks, and sage leaves. Working in batches, pass mixture through the medium die on a meat grinder into a bowl, adding olive oil as you grind mixture; the texture should be like coarse sand. Drizzle mixture with more olive oil, if necessary; stir to combine. Transfer to a small serving bowl and serve with toasts.

PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor, puree all ingredients. Refrigerate for several weeks or freeze in a tightly covered container. Toss a few tablespoons pesto with hot cooked pasta.

PESTO DI NOCI TARTINE

Steps:

• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl; add enough warm water to cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain and finely chop.
• In a large bowl, mix together walnuts, cheese, thyme, and garlic. Working in batches, pass mixture through the medium die on a meat grinder into a bowl, adding olive oil as you grind mixture; the texture should be like coarse sand. Drizzle mixture with more olive oil, if necessary; stir to combine. Transfer to a small serving bowl and serve with toasts.

ANCHOIADE TARTINE

Steps:

• Spread butter on toasts. Top with anchovies and season with salt; garnish with caper berries.

CLASSIC PESTO

Steps:

• Place the basil, cheese, garlic and salt in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add nuts; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Store in an airtight container in the freezer up to 1 year.