An Easy Pesto Recipe

I love the flavor and the smell of fresh basil.  I have planted sweet basil in my garden for the last several years and have enjoyed finding new ways to use it. I have put it on pizza, pasta dishes, salads, etc. The wet, hot summer has been perfect this season for my basil and it is going crazy.  I have eought basill to supply my neighbors. Tonight I decided to use a bunch of it by making this great, easy Pesto recipe that I got from my friend Debra.  To be really honest with you I did not even know what Pesto was until I attended one of Debra's cooking classes last summer.  Pesto has eaisly become one of my favorite things.  The flavor is awesome not only to mention the amount of garlic it requires.  I love garlic!  Jeff is not as big a fan of garlic as me and has to remind me often to go easy on the garlic.

 Pesto

4 cups bail leaves (not tightly packed, but "somewhat" packed)

1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil

1 cup parmesan cheesse

4 - 5 cloves garlic (I alwasy use 5 cloves! Yes!)

1/4 cup walunts (or pine nuts)

Place all of the ingredients in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process until you reach the desired texture you like. 

See very easy and so tasty.  Try Pesto on a pizza crust topped with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella.  It is soooooo good.

Comments

[Sheri]

I made this recipe last week and snacked on cherry tomatoes and cheese and pesto. Hard to put the brakes on this stuff when I start though. Mmmmmm, Mmmmmmm

[Missy M Watson Duffy]

I'm so excited to see this pesto recipe. We LOVE pesto but haven't attempted to make it. I'm not very cooky in the kitchen. ;). I can't wait to try it, it looks pretty easy, even for me!

You daughter's home looks sooo cute! I love so many styles, including this one. I love the bright pops of color on the dark brown. That display reminds me of Urban Outfitters. Very hip!

PS Thanks for your comments. I love that my Man gets me! And yes, doors can be super pricey. Check out your local dump, I bet you'll find one!

Blessings to you!
Missy