Fresh Basil Pesto - Freezer Directions |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is how my family makes basil pesto - it is easy to make, store, and eat! Ingredients:
3 cups fresh basil leaves, packed |
3 -5 large garlic cloves |
1/4 cup pine nuts |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup olive oil |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Put the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Drizzle olive oil. Taste and add more salt if needed.
2. If freezing: line ice cube trays with plastic wrap. Scoop pesto into trays using 1-2 tablespoons of pesto per cube. Freeze. Put in ziplock after solid. To use: Thaw and add cheese.
3. If using fresh: Add the cheese and process a few seconds until just incorporated.
4. Enough pesto for a pound of pasta and recommended it tossed with linguine, capellini or meat or cheese tortellini.
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