Basil Pesto
By á-90
Why buy pesto when it is this easy to make -- and you know what is in this pesto! So easy and so delicious!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pine nuts
- 4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 to 6 (4-ounce) freezer containers
Details
Servings 16
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 5mins
Preparation
Step 1
Puree pine nuts, basil and garlic in a food processor until smooth. Add Parmesan cheese and process until blended. Add 1 cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
Pour pesto into jars leaving 1/2 inch at the top. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top of each container of pesto.
Cover and freeze for up to one year.
Optional: Toast pine nuts in 450°F oven until lightly browned to give the pesto a deeper flavor.
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