Farm-Fresh Basil Pesto
Nothing beats a quick basil pesto made from garden fresh herbs! Serve on rolls, yummy sautéed vegetables, pasta, you name it!Loosly adapted from: Simply Recipes
Servings: 1 Cup
Ingredients
- 2-3 Cups Fresh Basil
- 1/3-1/2 Cup Pecans, Walnuts, and/or Pinenuts (Can sub any combo of these)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- 3-4 Cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese (Can sub Romano or any combo of the two)
Instructions
- First, combine basil, nuts and garlic in food processor. I like to use my Manual Food Processor from Pampered Chef. Pulse ingredients a few times then scrape down sides of bowl.
- Add cheese(s) and pulse mixture a few more times, continuing to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Finally, slowly add olive oil to your mixture. If using an electric food processor you can slowly add it while it is running. If using a manual one, just slowly add some, then blend, add more, then repeat.
- Blend mixture until it reaches your desired consistency. I prefer my pesto to be a bit "chunky"
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Enjoy as a topping on garden fresh sautéed veggies, a spread on warm rolls, or a delectable sauce to toss your yummy pasta in!