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Italy Food and Drink Ideas

Tomato Pesto

This recipe for tomato pesto is made with basil and tomatoes.
For US to UK equivalents see this rough guide

Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil, finely shredded
• 1 tomato, peeled and chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• Vinegar
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• salt and freshly ground pepper

Method:

Place the basil, salt, pepper, garlic and tomato and mash with a machine.

Slowly add the olive oil and stir the puree. Serve with pasta or pannini.

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For US to UK equivalents for food weights and measurements see this rough guide

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