Pesto
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan or romano cheese, grated
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste.
Pizza Toppings for Pesto Sauce: Sliced crimini mushrooms Reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes Sliced black olives Shaved Parmesan cheese