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Pesto Piccante Pasta Sauce
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Pesto Piccante Pasta Sauce

This Pesto Piccante Pasta Sauce omits the usual Pine-nuts and Parmesan, and adds Olives and Green Chili for a more tangy and piquant result.
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Basil, Green Chili, Olive Oil, Olives, Pesto
Author: John Thompson

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh Basil;
  • 8 large green, pitted Olives;
  • 1 small green Jalapeno Pepper;
  • ¼ of a small Onion;
  • 1 tsp. ground Green Peppercorns;
  • 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil;
  • 1 tsp. Garlic Salt; and
  • 1 pinch dried Sage.

Instructions

  • Put all of the ingredients together in a food processor and process to a smooth paste consistency.
  • The yield will be approximately ¾ of a cup, and, is using as pasta sauce, two to three tablespoons per portion will be sufficient.
  • Store refrigerated with a thin film of oil on top.