Pistou

Recipe created by SheKnows on May 19, 2011
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Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: –
Total: 5 min
Serving: Makes 1/2 cup

Pistou is a cold sauce, similar to pesto, which is made from a blend of garlic, fresh basil and olive oil. Toss with hot pasta or dollop onto soups and stews for added flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup olive oil
3 chubby cloves garlic
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Place the fresh basil and the garlic into a food processor. With the processor’s motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the processor flute and blend until smooth.
Transfer the sauce to a bowl, add the Parmesan cheese and stir to combine.