Basil Pesto Sauce
 
 
Homemade basil pesto sauce is a great option to toss through steamed veggies – however shop-bought sauces can be almost as good. You can obtain some excellent brands from local supermarkets or local delicatessens.
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Recipe type: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts or mixed nuts
  • 25 grams Comte cheese or Parmesan, grated
  • 4 tbps good quality olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped basil leaves
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
  2. Blend with a hand blender until the mixture resembles a creamy style sauce.
  3. Set aside. Add more liquid such as lemon juice or water if you prefer a more creamy sauce.
Recipe by Edinburgh Foody at http://www.edinburghfoody.com/2019/09/03/cooks-note-courgettes-last-of-the-summer-veggies/