Chef Showcase: Fresh Basil Pesto!
By: Laura Hartog
Updated: May 11, 2012
Chef Joby Dick from The Bistro Village Green at the Village at Morrison's Cove returns to the kitchen to share his recipe for fresh herb pesto! Chef Joby says you can use this pesto on pasta, tomato salad and pizza. You can also be creative and use it on dishes of your choosing.
Here's his recipe!
Chef Joby's Fresh Herb Pesto Recipe
2 c packed herb leaves - basil, etc
2 cloves garlic
3-4T pinenuts or walnuts
2/3c olive oil
1/2c sahaved parmasean cheese
salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients, except cheese, and pulse in a food processor until rough chopped.
Add oil and puree smooth, stir in cheese. Serve over pasta or as a garnish on white meat. Also use in place of tomato sauce on flat bread pizza. Enjoy!
Here's his recipe!
Chef Joby's Fresh Herb Pesto Recipe
2 c packed herb leaves - basil, etc
2 cloves garlic
3-4T pinenuts or walnuts
2/3c olive oil
1/2c sahaved parmasean cheese
salt and pepper
Combine all ingredients, except cheese, and pulse in a food processor until rough chopped.
Add oil and puree smooth, stir in cheese. Serve over pasta or as a garnish on white meat. Also use in place of tomato sauce on flat bread pizza. Enjoy!
