Pesto is a paste that traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, and hard cheese such as Parmesan or pecorino sardo (cheese made from sheep's milk), all blended with olive oil.
In a food processor add drained canned artichokes, garlic, herbs and pistachios. Blend until everything is almost chopped.
1 can of artichokes, drained (optional)
2 cloves of garlic
2 bunches of greens (parsley, cilantro, mint, oregano, basil)
200 gr pistachios
Step 2
Transfer to a bowl and add extra virgin olive oil until you reach the desire consistency of the pesto. Add grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
100 pr Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
Step 3
Season to taste with salt.
1 teaspoon salt
Step 4
Store in a jar, drizzle some olive oil on top, and store in the fridge.
Step 5
YASSS!
