Pesto

Do you have a basil plant that needs a good trim? Make pesto and stick it in the freezer to use later! 

Nov 2024 update:  Or, try the alternative with Arugula if you find yourself with a tub of arugula in your fridge and have no plan for it!

Ready for the freezer

Papperdelle Pasta with Proscuitto and Pine Nuts

Pesto

1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. pine nuts
3 cloves garlic or 1 T. minced, jarred
1 T. lemon juice
2 cups packed basil leaves
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 t. salt

In a food processor, chop nuts, oil and garlic.  Add the basil and lemon juice and blend.  Add the cheese and salt, blend to combine everything.

Arugula Version

Sames as above but use arugula and cashews instead o pine nuts and basil.  I also omitted the parmesan cheese.

Spoon in ice cube trays and freeze.  Once frozen, pop out the cubes and put in a ziploc bag for the freezer.  Pull out the number of cubes of pesto you want to use on pasta, chicken and more!