basil pesto by jen

Name: Basil Pesto by Jen
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 clove(s) peeled garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 cup(s) basil leaves; 2 tablespoon(s) pine nuts; 1/2 cup(s) olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) parmesean cheese, freshly grated; 2 tablespoon(s) romano cheese, grated; 4 tablespoon(s) butter, softened

14 Pinches

Jennifer P.

Nashville, TN

Updated on Jun 12, 2014

With the Summer bounty of Fresh basil, whip up a batch of this! So Fresh...

Rate

No Image

prep time 10 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cloves peeled garlic
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups basil leaves
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup parmesean cheese, freshly grated
2 tablespoons romano cheese, grated
4 tablespoons butter, softened

How To Make basil pesto by jen

Step 1

In blender or food processor, add Garlic, salt, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil. Process until smooth. Add cheeses and butter and process briefly.

Step 2

You can pour in ice cube trays, and freeze.
Step 3

make your favorite pasta, and add 2 Tablespoons of hot pasta water to one cube of frozen pesto. Mix into your hot pasta for a complete meal.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes