A slight alteration to a traditional pesto sauce without pine nuts. Ready in minutes, it is the perfect last minute sauce that you can pour over your favorite pastas, salads, or sandwiches.
High power blender (if you don't have a food processor)
Ingredients
8ouncesof fresh basil(about 2 cups packed)
6 clovesof garlic
1 1/4cupof olive oilextra virgin
1/2cup of Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/2cupwalnuts
2pinchessalt and pepper(to taste, you can omit)
Instructions
Add all the ingredients to a food processor and mix for about 1 minute or until it comes together. If it too thick, add about a tablespoon of olive oil and then remix. Repeat until it reaches a consistency you like. If it is too thin, you can add a tablespoon of cheese or walnuts and mix again. Repeat until it reaches a consistency you like.
Pour or spoon the basil pesto sauce over your favorite pasta, salad, or sandwich.
Notes
Use fresh basil leaves. It is about 2 bunches of basil available at a grocery store. Some stores sell packed basil leaves, which you can also use.