Jonathan Waxman

Hazelnut Pesto

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Barbuto Cookbook: California-Italian Cooking from the Beloved West Village Restaurant
The Barbuto Cookbook

By Jonathan Waxman

Published 2020

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons hazelnuts
  • 1½ bunches (about 33 g) fresh basil

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast the hazelnuts in the oven for 10 minutes, or until golden.

Let cool, remove the skins if desired, and then lightly crush the nuts.

Bring a saucepan with 2