Fresh Basil Parsley Pesto

Fresh Basil Parsley Pesto

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 0.75cup

    • About This Recipe

    “A sauce to toss wih pasta. Or to use in any recipe that calls for pesto.”

    Ingredients

  • 1cuptightly packed fresh basil
  • 1cuptightly packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 2clovesgarlic
  • 1/2 cupolive oil
  • 1/2 cupparmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoonsalt

    • Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in food processor.
  • Cover and puree until smooth.
  • Refrigerate for several weeks, or freeze for 6 months.
  • Toss with hot pasta.

    • Reviews

  • “This was very yummy even without pinenuts.It is an especially great alternative to those who have nut allergies.”

  • “This was very yummy – I did add the pine nuts, based on other review. Liked having both basil and parsley b/c this was a poor year for basil in my area.”

  • “The parsley lovers among us appreciated this a bit more than the basil lovers.I missed my pine nuts.”

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