BLACK OLIVE PESTO

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An twist on traditional pesto. Use as a spread, on pasta, or pizzas. Don't over process. Source: Michael Roberts, Trumps, Los Angeles, printed in the San Jose Mercury News 3/4/1987

Provided by quixoposto

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 pt

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 ounces olive oil
5 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 anchovy fillets
3/4-1 cup olive oil
1 cup black kalamata olive, pitted
2 cups parsley (leaves only)

Steps:

  • Combine pine nuts, 2 oz olive oil, cheese, garlic and anchovies in food processor.
  • Blend just until mixture is chunky/smooth combination. Add olive oil, little by little, until mixture is about to separate.
  • Add olives and parsley, process just until smooth. Strive for a gritty consistency -- not too smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2225.7, Fat 241.3, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 13.6, Sodium 1831.1, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 1.4, Protein 10.7

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