Pesto

4 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. fresh basil leaves, lightly pressed
  • 1/2 to 1 c. olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2/3 to 1 c. Parmesan or asiago cheese

Directions

  1. 1
    Blend basil leaves, garlic and enough oil to process until liquified.
  2. 2
    Remove from blender container to refrigerator or freezer bowl.
  3. 3
    Add grated cheese and mix well.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate (will keep 2 weeks) or freeze.
  5. 5
    I use ice cube tray and transfer pesto cubes to plastic bag.
  6. 6
    Remove 1 or 2 cubes when needed and thaw at room temperature.
  7. 7
    Do not heat or cook.
  8. 8
    Freeze without cheese.

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