FRESH PESTO SAUCE

By

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.