We have a ton of fresh basil and parsley in the garden right now, along with fresh broccoli. So tonight, I decided to make homemade pesto, and used it as my sauce with rigatoni pasta with the fresh blanched broccoli, shrimp, grape tomatoes and ricotta cheese. Absolutely delicious. Get the freshest herbs you can get, the flavors of grinding it all up together with the nuts and garlic is incredible. Its a great alternative to red sauce and while herbs are fresh and in season, why not?
Fresh Basil Pesto
3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
3/4 cup walnuts
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil2 or 3 peeled cloves of garlic
2 TBSP grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
In a food processor or small food chopper, blend together basil and parsley leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper. Great as bruschetta spread on bread, or mixed with any kind of pasta (add ricotta cheese to make it a creamy pesto sauce, delicious!).
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