Basic Homemade Pesto Recipe
- 1½ C. fresh basil leaves
- ½ C. extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ C. pine nuts, toasted (or walnuts)
- ⅓ C. grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Dash of salt
- Pepper or Tabasco to taste
- /2 c chopped fresh basil
- /3-1/2 c extra virgin olive oil(just eyeball how ya like it as you go)
- /4 c pine nuts,toasted (or you can sub walnuts)
- /3 c grated Parmesan cheese
- Tbs minced garlic
- /4 tsp chili powder
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Freeze leftovers in ice cube trays, remove and place in a freezer bag until ready to use.
Recipe by Frugal Bites at http://frugalbites.com/homemade-pesto-recipe-basil/
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