Make this craveable yet simple pesto sauce at home NBC Los Angeles [Video]

California Live’s Jessica Vilchis is joined by Francesca Pittaluga, Italian-American entrepreneur and founder of the ready-made pantry sauce line ‘Ciao Pappy.’ Learn how to make the perfect pesto sauce, plus out-of-the-box ways to incorporate it into your home cooking.

Pesto Genovese

4-8 servings

Ingredients 

• 2.5oz fresh basil
• 1 small clove garlic, chopped ½ cup
• Light Olive oil (not extra virgin is preferred)
• 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Using a food processor, finely blend the basil leaves and the chopped garlic. When the basil is in small pieces, add the oil, blend briefly, then add the parmesan cheese. Blend for about 30 seconds. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Add the pine nuts and blend for about 30 seconds. Taste the consistency of your sauce, the pine nuts should have a sandy like a sand-like consistency and the flavor should be evident. 
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