Quick N' Easy Basil Pesto
Ingredients
8 cups of fresh basil leaves loosely packed
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup Heaping of pine nuts
2 cloves of garlic coarsely chopped
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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I found a heck of a steal at the grocery store the other day. One very LARGE bunch of fresh basil for about $2. This helped make up for the fact pine nuts were up to $8.50 for a cup. Good thing this pesto is worth it!
Yield:
2 cups
Added:
March 15, 2011
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May 20, 2011
This looks delicious... I love pesto with basil and grill mixed veggies. I sometimes use some walnuts in place of some of the pine nuts ( I can get bulk walnuts for 5.89 a lb.)
May 16, 2011
Thanks for the tip Lindsay. We've made it both ways. Sometimes with blanched almonds as well.
May 16, 2011
Try walnuts as an alternative to expensive pine-nuts. It tastes the same for half the price!