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Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto Recipe
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to make Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto for 1 you will need
Ingredients
| 4 | cups | Coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves | | 1 | cup | Unhulled raw sunflower seeds | | 1/2 | cups | Olive oil | | 1 | cup | Fresly grated Parmesan | | 2 | tablespoons | Sweet butter, softened | | 2 | cloves | Garlic, crushed |
Instructions
In a blender in batches or in a food processor puree the basil with the
sunflower seeds, the oil, the Parmesan, the butter, the garlic, and salt to
taste. Transfer the pesto to a small bowl and lay plastic wrap directly on
the surface to prevent discoloration. The pesto keeps, covered and chilled,
for 2 weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
To use the pesto: For every pound of dried pasta cooking in a keeple of
boiling salted water, stir together in a heated serving bowl 3/4 cup pesto
and 2/3 cup hot pasta cooking water. When the pasta is al dente, drain it
in a colander, add it to the pesto mixture, and toss the mixture with lemon
juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Enjoy your Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto.
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Tue 22 Apr 2008
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