So what do you do with too much basil? You make fresh pesto of course!
You Will Need:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan – Reggiano
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Here We Go:
- Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in food processor or blender
- Add garlic, pulse a few times more
- Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on
- Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula
- Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Makes 1 Cup Happy Feasting! |
7 comments:
This is a fantastic post! My brother loves pesto and I will make this for him using fresh basil.
YAY for fresh herbs! I've been thinking about doing a fresh garden in my window too but I'm worried that my kitchen window doesn't get enough sun. Any advice?
Hey Joanna! As far as direct sunlight, mine seem to be thriving in the window that gets the most. I would just try to see which window the sun seems to hit and your herbs should be good to go! Let me know how it turns out!
I have some plants too in front of the house, 3 types of basil, some thyme, oregano, mint and sage. Planted some more seeds but nothing came out :(
Your potted plants look great, love making my own pesto.
thanks for sharing your version, hope you're having a great time
Love fresh basil, and I love pesto!!! Not my hubby's favorite, so I have to do equal parts spinach, basil, and parsley for him to eat it. Still very yummy though!
Your basil plants look wonderful. I am really bad with growing plants...I think I have a brown thumb.
I adore basil pesto! Thanks for sharing your recipe :)
I'm so jealous of your basil. I meant to plant some this year and it totally slipped my mind. I have deep love for the purple basils.
Beautiful pesto.
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