The classic Italian sauce gets an update with the addition of parsley and tarragon.
Test-kitchen tip:
For a terrific sandwich spread, mix some pesto into mayonnaise.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1 cup
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh taragon leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until herbs are finely chopped. Add oil and blend to coarse puree. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto and chill.
