Pesto is a delicious basil based sauce that is a perfect partner for pasta, seafod, poultry and lamb or simply as a dip with fresh vegetables. Substitute coriander for basil, or walnuts, almonds, peanuts for pine nuts to create your own unique blend. A big dollop of pesto stirred through fresh cooked pasta is heaven. I always keep a pot of fresh pesto handy as it makes the perfect base for many simple meals.

Chef: Dandaragan

Ingredients:

• 4 large cloves garlic
• 150g fresh basil
• ½ cup pine nuts
• ½ cup grated parmesan
• ½ - 1 cup Dandaragan Estate EVOO fruity
• Squeeze of lemon juice
• Sea salt to taste

No. Serves: 2

Cooking Instructions:

• Put garlic, basil and pine nuts into a food processor, process until well chopped
• Add the grated parmesan and ½ cup EVOO and process, slowly adding remainder of EVOO until the paste has a smooth consistency.
• Season to taste and transfer to airtight containers.
• Top with extra olive oil to prevent the top of the pesto from browning.