Presto...it's Pesto!
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Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: Italian
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Fava Leaves (any hearty leafy green will work, spinach/basil/arugula)
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1/3 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1/3 cup olive oil (approximately)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (add more if you like a little kick)
  • 1/8 cup freshly grated Parmesan (approximately)
Instructions
  1. Place fava leaves, garlic clove, almonds, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and grated parmesan in food processor.
  2. With processor running, begin to pour in olive oil. I did not measure exactly 1/3 cup, but instead looked for the desired consistency. The pesto should be thick and form a paste. I ran the food processor for only about 1 minute or less. I wanted to have the texture from the ground almonds, but continue mixing until the pesto is just the way you desire.
  3. Select your favorite pasta to serve with the pesto. Prepare pasta/strain. Once the pasta is strained, add it back to the sauce pan, add in the peso, gently folding it through the pasta until fully incorporated
  4. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan topping it off.
Recipe by The Prepped Chef at https://www.pmaapestworld.com/2013/03/16/presto-its-pesto/