Basil Pesto Bread

By karen1

Ingredients

• Pesto:
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 baguette

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

For the pesto, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste. Slice the baguette lengthwise horizontally. Spread the pesto over the cut sides of the baguette and toast in the oven until crispy and golden.