Originally Posted by
Walrus
Please share. I have a bag of pistachios in the pantry and don't mind shellin'
all good pesto should have 4 key ingredients:
-very fresh basil, preferably home-grown in a pot. The more the merrier. Trader Joe's has good ones, too
-good olive oil. The Trader Joe California Reserve is a good one
-A good hard cheese. Parmagianno-Reggiano, Pecorino, Gran Padano. Also all available from TJ's.
-nuts. Pine nut is preferred, but other nuts such as walnuts, sunflower seeds, etc are also okay.
the basil should be finely chopped (i roll up 6-7 leaves at a time), as are the nuts. Add shredded cheese to taste and cover in olive oil. The whole operation should take about 45 minutes.