Basil Pesto

6 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Spoon mixture into ice-cube trays, and freeze. Store cubes in freezer bags up to 6 months.
  2. 2
    Pesto is great to have on hand for last minute hors d'oeuvres. It can stand alone as a dip and also works as a spread for pizzas and sandwiches.

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