Sage, Walnut and Browned Butter Pesto
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6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sage fresh, chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup parsley fresh
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/4 cup walnuts toasted
1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese
adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, Laura 2011
Try any of these variations when good basil gets scarce in the lean, mean months in the Midwest.
- Heat butter in 10 inch skillet over med-high heat, swirling constantly until golden brown and butter has nutty aroma (2-4 minutes).
- Remove from heat and add chopped sage to butter.
- Set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Microwave garlic for 5 seconds, peel and mince.
- Pulse garlic, parsley, nuts and cheese in food processor. Add butter mixture and blend until finely ground.
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