Page 350 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Basil Pesto

Makes ½ cup

INGREDIENTS

1 cup fresh basil, loosely packed

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted (to toast, place on a baking sheet in a

325°F oven for 3–5 minutes.)
2 small cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

6 tablespoons olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Add all the ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor and

process on low until the mixture is well combined and has a grainy
consistency. Gradually add in the olive oil and process until

combined.