Here is how you can make your own pesto...
2 full cups of basil leaves
A hand full grated Parmesan
A half hand full pine nuts
1 clove of garlic
A pinch of salt, and pepper
A drizzle of olive oil
Blend away until the consistency is right for your palette! Now that you have it what can you use it for? We at Nicolino's say get creative but if you need a little help getting the ball rolling here are some ideas...
Pesto Pizza
Spread it to replace the regular pizza sauce or drizzle it on your favourite! (We like it with feta cheese and shrimp pizza!)
Dip it
Blend it with a sour cream or drizzle as is on top of nachos for a refreshing accompaniment to your favourite snack!
Stirred it into a plain pasta
After boiling some plain pasta, dice up some garlic, red peppers and seer with oil olive. Add in pesto upon plating and experience a different type of pasta.
Sandwich Spread
Mix pesto with mayonnaise or if you don't mind the stronger flavour leave it as is and add to your favourite sandwich. (We like grilled chicken, tomato and mozza!)
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