Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
Says Hugh: "To make pesto bread, take a large ciabatta loaf – or other narrow, crusty loaf – and cut it into slices, without going all the way through, so the loaf remains in one piece. Spread pesto into each cut, then wrap the loaf in foil and bake at 180°C/gas 4 for about 20 minutes."
Watch the video of the River Cottage team preparing this pesto
Makes 6-8 tbsp (enough for pasta for 4-6 or 1 loaf of pesto bread)
1. Chop the parsley leaves finely and add to a bowl with the garlic. Stir in the cheese, then combine the oils and pour them in too.
2. Mix well, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
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