Pesto Recipe
This classic pesto sauce can be used in many ways and goes great with herbal wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, and Cabernet Franc.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Combine the basil leaves and pine nuts in a food processor. Use the pulse setting until chopped into fine pieces. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides so the mixture is at the bottom of the food processor bowl.
- Add the cheese and garlic and pulse to combine. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Pour in the olive oil a little bit at a time. Keep the food processor running while adding the olive oil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.