Barefoot Contessa's Pistou

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 large garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 24 large basil leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 place the garlic, tomato paste, basil, and parmesan in the bowl of a food processor and puree.
• 2 with the motor running, slowly pour the olive oil down the feed tube to make a paste.
• 3 pack into a container, pour a film of olive oil on top, and close the lid.
• 4 can also be whirled in a blender.