FRESH PESTO SAUCE

By stepjo7269

Lyndall Hope Kurowski from the First United Methodist Church Cookbook

Ingredients

• 3 C. loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed and drained
• ½ C. chopped fresh parsley
• 3 large cloves garlic
• ½ C. pine nuts or pecans
• 1 C. freshly grated Asiago cheese or Parmesan
• 1 tea. fresh oregano
• ½ tea. pepper
• ½ to 1/3 C. olive oil
• ●Combine all ingredients in a blender, adding enough olive oil to make a thick smooth sauce.
• ●Add salt to taste.

Preparation

Step 1

●Toss with butter and hot pasta and serve with garlic bread, salad, and red wine.