Asiago-Pistachio Pesto

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 300°F. Toast pistachios and garlic cloves on a small sheet pan for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Remove the pan from the oven and allow to cool for one minute.

Step 2

Add the seeds and garlic to the carafe of a blender or food processor, along with the basil and lemon juice. Blend everything together until the basil leaves start to break up a bit.

Step 3

Once the basil starts to break up, remove the plug from your blender's lid and start drizzling in the olive oil. Continue to blend the sauce until you have a smooth paste.

Step 4

Finally add the asiago cheese and pulse a few times to incorporate it into the sauce. Season to taste with a hearty pinch of salt and taste. Add more salt if desired.