Basic Pesto - Chef Kip Peters, Executive Chef, South Bend Country Club

Here's Chef Peters' version of the basic Italian pesto.  Chef Peters adds parsley to the traditional pesto to improve color and add an extra dimension to the taste.  Use it as a pasta sauce or as a condiment to season fish or meats.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (toast them for 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven)
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Process first 4 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.  Add olive oil and process again.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Yields 2 cups.