Quick Pesto Sauce
6-8 leaves of fresh basil
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1 tbsp fresh oregano
1 tbsp fresh rosemary
4 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp of pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp fresh grated parmesan cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
- Toast nuts in medium dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Put everything in a small food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add some brown sugar if it's too sour for you.
- Serve on pastas and breads.
If you don't like the spicyness of raw garlic, try the following BEFORE blending the mix:
Toast garlic in small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until softened and spotty brown, about 8 minutes; when cool, remove and discard skins.