Pesto is a classic Italian sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Making pesto at home is easy, and using basil from your garden can make it even more enjoyable. Here's how you can make pesto from basil in your garden.
1. Gather your ingredients: You will need 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup of pine nuts, 1/2 cup of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Toast the pine nuts: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them for 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Be careful not to burn them.
3. Blend the ingredients: Add the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts to a food processor or blender. Pulse the mixture a few times until it's roughly chopped.
4. Add the olive oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Season to taste: Add a pinch of salt and pepper and blend briefly to combine.
6. Store the pesto: Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for future use.
Use your pesto to dress pasta, spread on bread or as a dip for vegetables. You can also experiment with different variations by adding other herbs, like parsley or cilantro, or swapping the pine nuts for walnuts or almonds. Have fun and enjoy the process!
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