Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto is good for many things and can be frozen and used whenever you want it. Its super easy to make and so yummy.

If you like this, you may also like Rosemary Pesto or Roasted Garlic Basil Pesto.

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto ~ Easy Pesto Recipe 

As summer comes to an end my basil plants are finally big enough to make a batch of pesto.  I love pesto and it is so easy to make.  I try to make a batch or two each summer and put a little in the freezer to enjoy through the winter.  I freeze the pesto in ice cube trays and then place them in plastic freezer bags, perfect for pastas and soups.

 

Ingredients Needed:

• fresh basil
• Parmesan cheese, coarsely grated
• pine nuts, toasted
• garlic cloves, grated
• olive oil
• salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

How To Make:

Add fresh basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic to bowl of food processor.  

Pulse for about 30 seconds or until basil and pine nuts are coarsely ground.  

Place food processor on low speed and drizzle in olive oil.  

Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.  

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

 

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