Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Bette's "Elevated" Pesto

(Courtesy of James Kerckhove and his mom Bette)
Ingredients:
2 cups packed fresh basil
1/2 cup grated romano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts (or pine nuts)
3-7 medium size garlic cloves (depending how much garlic you like)
3 shakes cayenne pepper powder
1/2 tsp. balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
 
Directions:
Combine the basil and walnuts in blender, pulse a few times for a rough chop, add garlic then pulse a few more times.

Slowly add olive oil in constant stream with blender on lower speed to incorporate it.  Add in cheese, pulse a few times.  Add in the remaining ingredients and then pulse until you reach your desired consistency.  Add over top of pasta, baked potatoes or baguette slices. 

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