SAUCES - PESTO SAUCE

PESTO SAUCE

PESTO SAUCE

1 cup fresh basil, washed and pat dry

1 cup fresh Italian parsley, washed and pat dry

4 garlic cloves

     black pepper to taste

     salt to taste

3/4 ounce pine nuts (optional)

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup olive oil

     1/2 pint heavy whipping cream ( optional )

Mix all the ingredient together in a blender, except for olive oil and heavy cream

Blend for one minute, add olive oil and blend until has the density of a paste ( add a little of olive oil if too dry )

Add heavy cream if you like a softer taste and blend 3 minutes

Pesto sauce can be refrigerated. It can used as a dip, pasta sauce, enhancements to tomato sauce, chicken or seafood dishes