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basil pesto by jen

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Recipe by
Jennifer P.
@Jennybeedot
Nashville, TN

With the Summer bounty of Fresh basil, whip up a batch of this! So Fresh...

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For basil pesto by jen

  • 2 clove
    peeled garlic
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 2 c
    basil leaves
  • 2 Tbsp
    pine nuts
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    parmesean cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 Tbsp
    romano cheese, grated
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter, softened

How To Make basil pesto by jen

  • 1
    In blender or food processor, add Garlic, salt, basil, pine nuts, and olive oil. Process until smooth. Add cheeses and butter and process briefly.
  • 2
    You can pour in ice cube trays, and freeze.
  • 3
    make your favorite pasta, and add 2 Tablespoons of hot pasta water to one cube of frozen pesto. Mix into your hot pasta for a complete meal.
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