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5 minute pesto plus tips to freeze!

Quick and Easy Pesto and Freezing Tips

Course sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Author Christina Lakey

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces fresh basil leaves about 3 cups loose pack
  • 1 clove large garlic
  • ½ cup raw pine nuts or almonds shelled, about 2.5 to 3 ounces
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 3.5 – 4 ounces
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Blend, on medium speed, until the mixture forms a pace, usually 30 seconds, to 1 minute. You may need to scrape the sides down a couple of times.
  3. Enjoy!
  4. If you want to freeze, place sauce into ice cube trays. Freeze until solid. Then transfer to freezer bag.
  5. When you are ready to use it, take the amount you want, warm over low heat in a saucepan. You may need to add a little olive oil or water to get desired consistency.