INGREDIENTS
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2/3 cup fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
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1/3 cup slivered almonds
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1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
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1/2 cup olive oil
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup butter
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3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
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2/3 cup chopped onion
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2 stalks celery, sliced
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Pesto sauce
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3 cans (14.5 ounces) stewed, unseasoned, tomatoes (or 5 1/2 cups diced/stewed tomatoes)
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2 teaspoons sugar (to cut down on acidity)
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1 1/3 cups heavy cream