Pesto

Serves: Makes One Cup | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 0 min

Ingredients:

Pesto:
1 full packed cup fresh basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
In a food processor, process the basil leaves, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt and pepper into a green paste. With the motor running, slowly add in the olive oil until desired consistency, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Freezing instructions:  Place pesto into clean ice cube trays, cover and freeze until firm, remove from trays, place into a freezer bag and use as needed.

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