Green Olive Pesto

By Mary-2

Recipe Courtesy of Mario Batali

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups large or jumbo green olives, such as ascolane, pitted
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cups pine nuts
• 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, approximately

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, combine olives, onion, pine nuts and garlic and blend 1 minute. With motor running, slowly pour in olive oil until a thick, smooth paste is formed. texturally resembling rough bechamel. Allow to stand 1/2 hour before using.