Basil Pesto ingredients:
1 or more garlic cloves,
3 T unsalted butter,
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper,
pinch of freshly grated nutmeg,
1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese,
2 C loosely packed basil leaves, stems removed,
1/4 C flat-leaf parsley leaves, stems removed,
1/4 C extra-virgin olive oil,
Salt and freshly ground black pepper.
To a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the garlic, butter, white pepper and nutmeg. With the processor running, add the Parmesan, then the basil and the parsley. Trickle the olive oil into the processor until the sauce is smooth. If necessary, add a little hot water to the sauce in order to reach the desired consistency. Then add salt and pepper to taste.
