Basil Pesto

Fresh is best! This delicious pesto is so easy to make from scratch, you'll wonder why you've never made it before!

Course condiment, Side Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings min

Calories 4kcal

Author Chellie Schmitz

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups fresh basil loosely packed
3 cloves garlic minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup parmesan cheese shredded
1/4 cup pine nuts

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender or food processor.
Process on high until well blended.
Store in an air tight container, or freeze.

Notes

To freeze: Spoon pesto into ice cube tray wells. Freeze for 1-2 hours. After they are frozen, gently remove each 'cube' and place them in a ziplock bag for storing.

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