Basil is in season, abundant and very affordable especially if you grow it yourself so let’s make some pesto!
Mama Mancini's Recipes
Mama Mancini’s Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
- 8-cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4-cup of pine or walnuts nuts lightly toasted.
- 2-garlic cloves
- 3/4-cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2-cup of grated parmesan cheese
Directions
1
In a food processor add the pine nuts, garlic, cheese and pulse till pine nuts are combined.
2
Add the basil and while running slowly add the olive oil.
3
Keep processing until the pesto is smooth
4
Prepare 1 pound of pasta, reserve 1/4 cup pasta water then strain the pasta.
5
Add the pasta to a large bowl with the pesto and the pasta water, toss until the pasta is fully coated with the pesto.
6
Enjoy! ❤️ Dan Mancini
