Pesto Salsa
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| pesto sauce |
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| some say using a blender rather than a food processor results in a |
| smoother puree. when combining pesto with pasta, ligurians mix a small |
| ladle of the cooking water into the pesto just before adding the |
| noodles; this dilutes the concentrated sauce and helps it adhere to the |
| pasta. |
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| 4 cup | fresh basil leaves (from about 3 large bunches) |
| 1/2 cup | virgin olive oil |
| 1/3 cup | pine nuts |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 1/4 cup | freshly grated parmesan cheese |
| 1/4 cup | freshly grated pecorino sardo or parmesan cheese |
| 1 tsp | coarse salt |
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| combine first 4 ingredients in blender. blend until paste forms, |
| stopping often to push down basil. add both cheeses and salt; blend |
| until smooth. transfer to small bowl. (can be made 1 day ahead. top |
| with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.) makes about 1 cup. |
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| that's it! |
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| (ID: 2702) Mirror: rec.food.recipes: Thu, May 5, 2005 |