Sunday, March 1, 2009

Squid in a pesto sauce


What you’ll need for this recipe

1 lb of squid, washed and cut
1.5 cup fresh basil leaves
½ onion, chopped
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup pine nuts
½ teaspoon saffron (optional)
½ cup fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
½ cup heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste

In a food processor, mix all the ingredients except squid and set aside. I like the sauce thick, but if you want it to be more watery, add olive oil until the pesto reaches the right consistency.
In a sauté pan heat a bit of olive oil. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add squid and cook until it is done, about 5 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in the pesto sauce. Serve over pasta or rice.