summer pesto - homemade
This is a great make ahead recipe for the freezer so you will always have this pesto on hand for your pizza and appetizers, toss with pasta or vegetables and other delicious dishes. (Check out the Honey Piza Dough using this pesto) Simple and quick. Go for it! This is a recipe by Aimee-follow her at Simplebites.net You are going to love this recipe-but if you have your own you like you can still use the same application!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
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yield
fills about 6 regular muffin cups or 12 mini cups
Ingredients
- 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 3/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
How To Make summer pesto - homemade
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Step 1Combine basil leaves and garlic in food processor and blend to a fine paste; add nuts; process until smooth; add cheese and again process until smooth.
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Step 2With machine still running slowly pour in olive oil and blend until smooth. If it seems to thick- thin with a few Tablespoons of warm water.
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Step 3Pour into muffin tin sprayed with non-stick olive oil. Place in freezer. When frozen -remove from tins and transfer to freezer bag or bags and store in freezer until wanting to use. (photo shows 12 mini) - 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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