Pesto can be a great addition to sandwiches, pasta, salad, and roasted meat. This homemade pesto recipe is made with homegrown basils. If you make a double-batch, you can freeze the second batch for up to 3 months.
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in the parmesan. Enjoy!