Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

Fresh from the garden!  Here's an easy peasy pesto recipe to try!

Basil Pesto

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts (can also sub with walnuts or leave out)
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Food Processor

Directions:

  1. Put basil leaves and nuts in the food processor and pulse several times.  Add garlic and Parmesan cheese and pulse again.  Be sure to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula.
  2. Add the olive oil and turn the food processor on low.  Stir in the salt and pepper to taste.  Enjoy!

 

 

Adapted from: www.simplyrecipes.com

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