Supplies
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
Steps
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse until almost smooth. Taste and add more salt, if necessary.
- Unfold puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Spoon the pesto in an even layer over the pastry.
- Cut dough into strips, twist each strip, and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve and enjoy.