Saturday, January 23, 2010

Pesto Pasta

I really love pesto, and there are so many different ways you make it. 
This one is angel hair pasta with a basil and cilantro pesto sauce:

-a handful of basil leaves (about 10 leaves)
-one small bunch of cilantro, discard stems
-about 1/4-1/2 cup of olive oil
-one clove of garlic (or two small cloves)
-about 1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1.  Put all ingredients, except the oil, in a food processor.
2.  Turn on processor, and slowly add in the oil until it is the consistency that you want.

That's it!  You can make pesto with any kinds of herbs you want.  I have done a mint pesto before, and it is really good- a little spicy!  Traditionally, you add pine nuts as well, but I left them out. 

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