Pistou Recipe

Pistou Sauce with a French Twist

This is the French version of Italy's pesto that is traditionally served with the the southern French classic Soupe au Pistou but makes a great sauce/condiment for pasta, fish, chicken, vegetable, and soup dishes.

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Pistou Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: French

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes peeled and seeded
• 4 cloves garlic peeled
• ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
• salt to taste
• 1 cup basil leaves packed
• ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Peel and seed the tomatoes. Peel the garlic. Grate the cheese.
• Combine the garlic, oil, and a pinch of salt in a food processor and process until the garlic is finely chopped.
• Add the basil and peeled tomatoes and process until smooth.
• Pulse in the cheese and taste for seasoning.