Rick'S Previously Unpublished Pesto
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 3/4 cup dry basil
- 1 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (or 2 1/3 cup shredded parmesan)
- 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp pressed garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup pine nuts, coarsely ground
- Pinch of nutmeg
- Pinch of cinnamon
- Pull just the leaves off the stems of the fresh basil and discard stems.
- Do the same with the parsley.
- Measure and place basil, fresh and dry, and parsley in food processor. Whir until finely chopped.
- Add parmesan and mozzarella, and then whir again. Add pine nuts and whir some more. Add garlic and salt. While food processor is spinning, slowly add olive oil.
- Spoon over pasta or garlic toast.
fresh basil, basil, fresh parsley, freshly grated parmesan, mozzarella, garlic, salt, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, nutmeg, cinnamon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/ricks-previously-unpublished-pesto-52358251 (may not work)