Basil & Parsley Pesto

Toss this pesto over your favorite store-bought pasta OR for a special treat, make homemade fettuccine—it’s a magical experience with kids!

Makes about 1½ cups.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 cup fresh parsley leaves, torn
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds, ground
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

1. Tear the basil and parsley leaves into little pieces, then add them to a bowl.
2. Use a mortar and pestle to smash the sunflower seeds and garlic cloves until they are well crushed.
3. Add the leaves one handful at a time to the mortar and grind the mixture into a fine paste.
4. Transfer the paste to a bowl. Stir in the salt and olive oil.
5. If you have a food processor, you could also use it instead of the mortar and pestle.