Pesto is a powerful sauce packed with incredible Mediterranean flavor, low calories, and heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats. It's easy to make, and once you try it, you'll never go back to store bought again. Plus you can keep a jar of it in your fridge and just slather it on some pasta on those busy week nights.
To make this delightful sauce, all you need are 5 ingredients and a food processor. The two key ingredients for flavor are fresh basil and pine nuts. This is a good way for me to use up the basil in my garden that has been growing uncontrollably this summer! I once heard The Pioneer Woman say, "Nothing smells better after a long, dreary, lifeless, gray, drab winter than the smell of fresh basil," and I could not agree more! As for the pine nuts, they are a bit pricey but definitely worth it. Splurge on a large bag and they will last you a very, very long time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp. pine nuts
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Directions:
- Combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, add the oil in a slow stream until emulsified.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freezer for up to 12 months. (I recommend making frozen pesto cubes in an ice cube tray and then storing the cubes in a freezer bag.)
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