Basil Pesto

Posting this recipe for easy reference in an upcoming post. Enjoy!

Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Combine the basil, garlic, and salt in the bowl of food processor and grind till the mixture forms a paste. While running the food processor, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.  Fold in grated Parmesan. (If freezing, hold the Parmesan till just before using the thawed pesto.)

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