fresh garlic pesto
We have had a wonderful growing season here in Western Montana, and my basil plant is just doing great! I had frozen several ice cube trays of basil in olive oil, and decided to try my hand at Pesto. After researching several recipe sites, I came up with this mix! It is made on a cutting board rough style, and looks so rustic! I prepared mine with angel hair pasta and shrimp, yum! Hope you try this simple recipe with your garden basil soon!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil, fresh
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/2 cup romano cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
How To Make fresh garlic pesto
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Step 1Rinse basil and remove excess water, I use a salad spinner. Place on a cutting board, and chop until all leaves are uniform,
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Step 2Add pine nuts to basil on board and continue chopping, moving knife over mixture from side to side, turning mixture as needed,
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Step 3Add garlic cloves and continue chopping,
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Step 4Add cheese, salt and pepper, use knife to incorporate all together.
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Step 5Place pesto in a bowl and drizzle olive oil over, stirring until it is blended.
- 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!
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Category:
Pasta
Category:
Pasta Sides
Culture:
Italian
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#FRESH
Keyword:
#Basil
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
No-Cook or Other
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