Traditional Basil Pesto

It’s 30x30 time!

My basil plants are doing so amazingly well that I got to make my basil pesto (oh and it’s totally a good thing that I had basil growing in my yard, because pine nuts are crazy spendy!)

I made a lovely Poblano Pesto earlier this spring, but I’ve always wanted to give the traditional a try.  I am so happy I did!  It was fabulous, made a ton and I can’t wait to tell you how I served it!

Traditional Basil Pesto

Recipe from Simply Recipes

2 cups fresh basil, leaves only, packed

1/3 cup pine nuts

3 garlic cloves, minced, (1 heaping tsp)

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

Place the basil and pine nuts into a food processor.  Pulse a few times until combined.  Add the garlic and pulse again.

While the food processor is running, add the olive oil in a continuous stream, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary.

Add the grated cheese and pulse until combined.  Add a bit of salt & pepper to taste.

Makes about 1 cup

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