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Creamy Basil Pesto Recipe
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Midwestguy / All my dishes 1 year, 7 months ago
This recipe for creamy pesto was given to me by my mom's Italian friend years ago. I grow my own basil each summer and look forward to making this each summer. It freezes well also.
Prep:20m Servings:4
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 Midwestguy |
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Ingredients
- 2 cups of cleaned basil leaves
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/8 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 or a bit more grated parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
- blender or food processor
- drop in clove of garlic
- add pine nuts
- some olive oil
- some basil leaves
- more olive oil
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- layer the above (it blends easier)
- start mixer/ processor and blend until creamy (30 seconds or so)
- add a little more olive oil if needed
- remember this freezes well..
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minitindel 1 year, 7 months ago said:
I neeed this for my panini sandwiches i posted i usually buy it so ill try this one thanks
midwestguy 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Its so easy to make.. i hope it works for you!
chefmeow 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Wow, this sounds fantastic. Great post. I'm giving it a 5. Welcome to the site, looking forward to viewing your recipes. Cat
jenniferbyrdez 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Love pesto baby. Thanks.
lunasea 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Since I am a basil and pesto kind of gal, I know I will love this recipe. Gets my high 5 - thanks so much!!
Smiles,
~Vickie
raelene1951 1 year, 7 months ago said:
This is beautiful...Thanks!
midwestguy 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Thanks Raelene.. u gotta give it a try. I'm so excited. The basil I have started from seed is about 4 inches high already... almost time for planting... woo hoo Pesto in 2 to 3 months...
brianna 7 months ago said:
I sure hope this is the pesto you mentioned in your recipe for pesto baked salmon cause that salmon recipe sounds so good & I want to make it soon. 5 forks