Pistou Sauce Condiment
Pistou is a traditional French sauce from Provence, made with garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, and sometimes Parmesan cheese. This vibrant sauce is often compared to pesto, but without pine nuts, and it can be used in a variety of dishes. It’s perfect for drizzling over pasta, grilled vegetables, or even soups. With its simple ingredients, pistou brings a burst of Mediterranean flavor to any meal.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 289kcal
Ingredients
Yield 1 cup
- 6 cloves garlic, germ removed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan, optional
- 0.5 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Pistou in a food processor. Rinse the basil leaves and pat dry on a clean towel. Place the garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in the bowl of a food processor or blender and process to a paste. Mix in the Parmesan quickly. Slowly add the oil through the funnel of the lid and process again. Taste and rectify the seasoning if desired.