Herb Pesto

italian sauce food processor quick & easy parmesan basil pine nut bon appétit

Jeanne Kelley

Makes about 1 cup

Source

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves

1/4 cup fresh taragon leaves

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Method

Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until herbs are finely chopped. Add oil and blend to coarse puree. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto and chill.