Pesto Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound pigs' liver; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon chives chopped; 1/2 cup cheese sharp white, grated; 2 cups basil fresh; 2 each garlic cloves; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 pound pigs' liver
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon chives chopped
1/2 cup cheese sharp white, grated
2 cups basil fresh
2 each garlic cloves
1/4 cup walnuts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil

1
Saute the liver in the butter; when cool, remove from pan and chop coarsely.
2
In a blender or food processor combine the basil, garlic, walnuts, chives, cheese, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
3
Blend at low speed until a puree consistency is achieved.
4
Slowly add the remaining oil, blending at low speed until the oil is completely incorporated and the consistency is that of whipped cream.
5
Add the liver and blend another 5 seconds and no longer; the texture of the liver should be discernible.
6
Serve as a spread for crackers or as a sauce for spaghetti; if the latter, increase the oil to 1 1/2 cups.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound pigs' liver, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon chives chopped, 1/2 cup cheese sharp white, grated, and more.

Yes, Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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