Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce
Fresh basil leaves and NutraSalt Zesty Italian seasoning give this pesto an authentic Italian flavor. Perfect on your favorite pasta and chicken dishes or spreading on crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp Zesty Italian NutraSalt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Combine the basil and pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
- Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on.
- Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
- Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended.
- Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.