pesto
Home made pesto is so much better than the prepared kind, though there are some good brands. Someone gave me quite a bit of fresh basil from their garden, and so I made this pesto sauce for dinner. It's easy to make and delicious!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
method
Food Processor
yield
8-10 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 cups loosely packed, fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin oilive oil
- 4 ounces pine nuts
- 6 cloves fresh garlic
How To Make pesto
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Step 1Combine half of the basil, cheese, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Process until thoroughly chopped and blended.
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Step 2Add half of the oil and blend until mixture becomes a paste. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to blend until completely mixed and it resembles a fairly smooth paste.
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Step 3Use 1-2 Tbsp per plate of hot cooked pasta. Season to taste. Enjoy! Makes a little over a cup of pesto sauce.
- 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
Culture:
Italian
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#sauce
Keyword:
#FRESH
Keyword:
#herbs
Method:
Food Processor
Ingredient:
Spice/Herb/Seasoning
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