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Ingredients
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Pesto Base
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chevre Addition
Method
Prepare the Pesto Base
- 1
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides if necessary.
- 2
Adjust Consistency
If the pesto is too thick, you can add more olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
Incorporate Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chevre
- 3
Mix Additional Ingredients
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and chevre into the food processor with the blended pesto. Pulse a few times until the tomatoes and cheese are evenly distributed, but still chunky.
- 4
Taste and Adjust Seasoning
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.