SALSA VERDE (ITALIAN GREEN SAUCE)

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This sauce from the Lombardy region of Italy is a fantastic companion to meat. A dollop on top is all you need! I also mix this with plain pasta as a variation on basil pesto. There are a number of different ways to do this. Optional basil and mint or dijon mustard or parmesan cheese can be added, but here's the basic recipe.

Provided by Luschka

Categories Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup fresh parsley, leaves only
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons capers
1 garlic clove
3 anchovy fillets
red wine vinegar, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper
1 cup basil leaves (optional)
1/2 cup mint leaf (optional)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

Blend all the ingredients in a blender or with pestle and mortar.
Leaving it to stand for a while allows the flavors to develop.
Mix with pasta or place a dollop on meat or fish.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1237.1, Fat 132.9, SaturatedFat 16.9, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 986.9, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 10.5