Pesto

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

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.

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!