Pesto Piccante Pasta Sauce – Sybaritica

This Pesto Piccante Pasta Sauce omits the usual Pine-nuts and Parmesan, and adds Olives and Green Chili for a more tangy and piquant result.

• 1 bunch fresh Basil;
• 8 large green, pitted Olives;
• 1 small green Jalapeno Pepper;
• ¼ of a small Onion;
• 1 tsp. ground Green Peppercorns;
• 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil;
• 1 tsp. Garlic Salt; and
• 1 pinch dried Sage.

• Put all of the ingredients together in a food processor and process to a smooth paste consistency.
• The yield will be approximately ¾ of a cup, and, is using as pasta sauce, two to three tablespoons per portion will be sufficient.
• Store refrigerated with a thin film of oil on top.