This is one of my all time favorite sauces. I start longing for it as I am planning and planting my garden.
Basil Pesto
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Author: From the Washington Post
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 c packed fresh basil
- 6 garlic cloves
- ½ t salt
- ¼ c pine nuts
- ½ c extra virgin olive oil
- 3 T unsalted softened butter
- ⅓ c fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Combine basil and garlic cloves until finely chopped: (I use my food processor for this) Then add salt, and pine nuts. Again, combine until finely chopped
- Keep blade on then slowly add the extra virgin olive oil (mild flavor).
- Remove from food processor or blender place in bowl and fold in softened butter and fresh grated Parmesan.
Notes
I usually make more than I need and put extra in an ice cube tray in the freezer. Then I can pop out individual portions, warm it up a little and have instant homemade pesto!
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