Wolfgang: Pesto

By pavaldez

Ingredients

• 12 medium fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a mortar and pestle, pound the basil, garlic, nuts, and salt until thoroughly mashed.


Pesto can also be made in a blender. Blend the garlic, nuts, and basil leaves, then slowly add the oil.

Blend on low to a smooth paste.

Season with the kosher salt.