Go Back

FOR THE PESTO

Jen Paleracio
Creamy with cashews and grated Parmesan cheese. Use a good extra virgin olive oil.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled, whole
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pasta water
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine parsley, garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse for 15 seconds. Turn the machine on and while it's running, pour the olive oil through the mouth feed. Continue blending until finely chopped. Set aside

Notes

If you don't want to add too much oil. Add a little bit of pasta water to thin out the pesto. 
Keyword fresh, garden, pesto, tomaotes