Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto
- 4 c Coarsely chopped fresh
- -basil leaves
- 1 c Unhulled raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 c Olive oil
- 1 c Fresly grated Parmesan
- 2 tb Sweet butter, softened
- 2 cl Garlic, crushed
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.
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.
