Fresh basil should be a staple in every home, especially in an Italian home. It grows extremely well whether it be indoor or outdoor, in a pot or in the ground, and in the sun or in the shade, although I find that shade works better. Always use organic soil and do not use any pesticides as you will be ingesting this fabulous herb! Made as a sauce for pasta, it is so delicious…………
3 cloves garlic (peeled & chopped)
1 cup extra virgin olive oil or pure olive oil
1 tblsp pignoli (pine nuts)
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
3/4 cup boiling water, preferably from your pasta water
6 cups fresh basil (washed with stems removed)
1 teaspoon salt
In a blender, add the garlic, oil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and boiling water. Blend on high until fully combined. Add the fresh basil and salt. Blend on high until fully combined and creamy. That’s all there is to it! Simple, healthy, and scrumptious!
Cook your favorite pasta, drain, and toss with the basil pesto. Do not toss the basil pesto pasta over heat or it will turn brown.
Level: Easy
NOTE: Ziti or Penne are my favorites with pesto but you can use spaghetti too.
Do not reheat pesto or it will turn brown. Just bring to room temperature.
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