Pesto by the Food Processor Method
This pesto uses a food processor for the basil, oil, pine nuts, and garlic, then finishes by mixing the cheeses in by hand. Softened butter …
Pesto by the Mortar Method
This version is made by grinding basil, garlic, pine nuts, and coarse salt in a mortar, then working in cheeses, oil, and butter. Right before …
Pasta and Pesto with Potatoes and Green Beans
This dish combines pesto with boiled new potatoes and green beans, then tosses everything with hot pasta. A small amount of pasta cooking water loosens …
