Presto Pesto Food

BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
• If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

PRESTO PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor blend together the nuts, garlic and salt to a paste.
• Add the basil and begin blending while simultaneously slowly drizzling in the oil.
• Stir in the cheese by hand in the bowl with which you plan to serve the sauce inches.
• Bon Apetite!
• NOTE- walnuts can be substituted for the pine nuts.

BASIC PESTO

Steps:

• Combine basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until very finely minced.
• With the machine running slowly dribble in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the cheese and process very briefly, just long enough to combine. Store in refrigerator or freezer.