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Basil Pesto
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5 from 13 votes

Basil Pesto

Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh picked basil leaves
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3/4 cup good olive oil
  • 3/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese not the stuff in the green can
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  • Place basil, garlic, nuts, and olive oil in food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  • Process until fairly smooth, wiping down sides once or twice if needed.
  • Add cheese, salt, and pepper and give it a quick whirl to mix.
  • Use immediately or freeze in ice cube trays.
  • Once frozen, pop them out and place into freezer zip-lock bags (date the bag w/sharpie).