10-27 Pesto

You may not make this often but its so easy if you have a bunch of basil to use up
There are many different recipes for pesto, this is just representative and quick.

In food processor or blender, process:
2 c packed fresh basil
1 T olive oil
1/8 t salt
1 clove garlic, minced ok
Then add in & process briefly:
1/2 c parmesan, grated

1 T pine nuts

Then salt and pepper to taste

This is a basic pesto.

If you want to change up the flavors consider adding:

6-12 sun dried tomatoes packin in oil, drained

1 T fresh parsley

1/4 c basalmic vinegar

Play with it and see what you like best

Use as a sandwich spread, a pasta sauce, on pizza, etc. etc.