Basil Pesto Bread
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 15 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 5 min
- Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1 baguette
Directions
- For the pesto, combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste. Slice the baguette lengthwise horizontally. Spread the pesto over the cut sides of the baguette and toast in the oven until crispy and golden.
