Basil Pesto

Basil pesto is a simple spread or sauce to make. Also can be frozen in small portions.

Serves: 2 cups, freezes well

Prep Time: 5-10 min

Cooking Time: 0 min

Total:  10 min

Ingredients

4 packed cups fresh basil leaves, rinsed

3-4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup pine nuts, or 1 cup raw almonds

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

salt

Directions

1. Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Taste and adjust if necessary.
3. Refrigerate for 3-4 days or freeze in small portions by spooning pesto into muffin wells. Cover and freeze. Once frozen, remove pesto rounds from tin, wrap in plastic and keep frozen until later use.