Don't buy packaged pesto at the grocery store! Make it fresh yourself. It tastes so much better, and you can impress your guests by telling them you made it from scratch. It only takes a few minutes to prepare. Do you have a food processor or a blender? Then you are all set!
1 bunch of fresh basil (I used fresh-picked basil from my garden!)
2 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup of pine nuts
1/4 cup of parmesan
1/3 cup of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Tear the basil leaves off the stems and throw all the ingredients into the food processor. Blend for a couple minutes until the basil is all broken up and the pesto is creamy and spreadable. You may have to add a tiny bit more olive oil if it looks dry. Add a couple spoonfuls to a bowl of just-boiled pasta, or dress some chicken with pesto and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, and you have a nice complement to any Italian meal. You could even spread the pesto over pizza dough instead of marinara and top with cheese for a rustic pizza. Enjoy!
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