Make a homemade Fresh Basil Pesto to save money and use in various recipes.
Use this basil for a thin pizza sauce, toss with pasta, top some chicken, flavor a pastry and more. In the near future I'll be sharing some ways I've used the basil pesto. As for now, I'll leave you with the recipe I use to make mine. Remember, pesto is always made "to taste". So, take away and add at your pleasure.
Fresh Basil Pesto
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add basil, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese to a food processor. Pulsate until thoroughly mixed. Slowly add the oil and pulsate until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Store in an air-tight container. Drizzle olive oil on top to keep fresh. Will keep for a few weeks in the fridge.
- To freeze: Section pesto into ice cube tray and freeze. When frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and keep frozen for 3-6 months.