Basil and Pea Pesto
Possibly one of the most common uses for basil in the western world is pesto. You can add your own ingredients to taste but the staples of the dish will be basil and olive oil.
Ingredients
1
cup
sweet peas
2
cups
basil leaves
1
cup
Romano cheese
grated
1
clove
garlic
crushed
1/4
cup
walnuts
1/2
cup
virgin olive oil
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.