My Favorite Basil Pesto
By: jan shannon
Published: Monday, May 16, 2011 - 12:13pm

Ingredients




1 cup basil leaves freshly picked, lightly packed
8 Several cloves garlic,, according to your taste
3/4 cup grated parmesian, approx
2/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

1 Puree all ingredients in food processor. 2 Check taste and consistency. 3 Add what you think it needs, being careful not to overdo any one ingredient. 4 These amounts can be easily adjusted for individual taste, and quantity.

About


Pesto can be used in many dishes; added to meat sauce or pasta salads, or used with mayo on a BLT, to name a few of my favorites. Try growing basil, even if only in a pot on the porch or patio. It needs a lot of sun. I like to grow about eight different varieties and enjoy mixing them.