What does one do when there basil plant is taking over their other herbs in their Urban Garden??? Make pesto, obvs! I think I discovered pesto later in life, maybe 10-15 years ago, but man I am so glad I did. I love fresh basil on a pizza, so why not combine in it with oil, cheese and nuts. I mean, there is nothing about that last sentence that could be bad.
I think I finally have honed in on my favorite pesto recipe and so I am sharing it with you today. Go start trimming those basil plants. Make batches if you have a lot. It freezes well.
See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!
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Recipe:
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
STEP 2: Add pine nuts and walnuts to the baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
STEP 3: Transfer the nuts to a food processor. Add cheese & garlic cloves and pulse until combined and finely ground.
Cuisinart Food Processor
STEP 4: Add the basil and put the top back on the food processor.
Cuisinart Food Processor
STEP 5: Turn on the food processor and slowly pour the oil in the top. Pulse until smooth.
Cuisinart Food Processor
STEP 6: Add salt & pepper and pulse a couple times to combine.
Cuisinart Food Processor
*Use immediately or store in the freezer. Make sure you add a little oil to the top to prevent the top from turning colors or cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Printable Recipe:
Pesto
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup garlic-infused olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Add pine nuts and walnuts to the baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
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Transfer the nuts to a food processor. Add cheese and garlic cloves and pulse until combined and finely ground.
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Add the basil and put the top back on the food processor.
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Turn on the food processor and slowly pour the oil in the top. Pulse until smooth.
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Add salt & pepper and pulse a couple of times to combine.
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