This is a classic example of substituting what you’ve got for a thrifty and fab alternative. Substituting the classic pesto ingredients of basil, pine nuts and parmesan for left-over bagged salad leaves.
Serves 2 people
- 1 handful(s) green leaf (rocket, basil, etc)
- 50 grams hard cheese
- 1 handful(s) toasted nuts
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 50 mL olive oil
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until combined to desired consistency.
If you don’t have a blender, you can do this by chopping very finely and then mixing everything in a bowl.
To use on pasta, stir into just-drained pasta.
If you want to thin out the sauce to spread it better, save a little bit of the pasta water and add it in
Method
Blend all the ingredients in a food processor until combined to desired consistency.
If you don’t have a blender, you can do this by chopping very finely and then mixing everything in a bowl.
To use on pasta, stir into just-drained pasta.
If you want to thin out the sauce to spread it better, save a little bit of the pasta water and add it in
Ingredients
- 1 handful(s) green leaf (rocket, basil, etc)
- 50 grams hard cheese
- 1 handful(s) toasted nuts
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 50 mL olive oil