Pecorino Parsley Pesto Recipes

LAMB CHOPS WITH PECORINO PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium. Season lamb with salt and pepper; cook (in two batches, if necessary) in skillet until medium-rare, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Pecorino parsley pesto.

PARSLEY, ROSEMARY AND OREGANO PESTO

Steps:

• Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the parsley, garlic, oregano, rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the pecorino and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes.

PECORINO PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor, finely chop parsley, Pecorino, and garlic. With motor running, add oil in a thin stream; season with pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 4 days.

BASIL, PARSLEY & WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• If you're using the pesto right away to dress maccheroni alla chitarra (or other pasta), heat a large pot of salted water to a boil before processing the sauce.
• To make the pesto: Heap the basil, parsley, garlic, walnuts, and salt into the food processor. Pulse several times, to chop everything together coarsely, then, with the machine running, pour in the 1/2 cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Stop and scrape down the sides of the work bowl, and process to a uniformly fine bright-green pesto.
• Put all the pesto into a large, deep bowl, big enough to toss all the pasta in. Meanwhile, start cooking the maccheroni or other pasta. Shortly before it is done, ladle 1/2 cup or so of the boiling pasta water into the bowl, and stir to warm and loosen the pesto-use only as much water as needed to bring the pesto to tossing consistency.
• When the maccheroni is perfectly al dente, lift it from the pot with tongs and a spider, drain it for an instant, then drop it into the bowl. Toss the pasta and sauce together thoroughly. Sprinkle a cup or so of grated cheese over it, then toss again. Serve immediately in warm bowls, with more cheese at the table.
• To store and use the pesto later: Scrape it from the food processor into a small jar or container. Smooth the top surface, and cover it with a thin layer of olive oil or a piece of plastic wrap to prevent discoloration. Refrigerate for a week, or freeze for several months; warm to room temperature before using.

PECORINO PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• In food processor, finely chop parsley, pecorino and garlic. With motor running add oil in a thin stream; season with pepper, refrigerate in airtight container up to 4 days.