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  • Basil Pesto

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    Basil Pesto
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 2 min Servings: 6
    by Joanne
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    If your garden is over flowing with basil, get the Ball freezer jars ready because you just can't make enough of this easy yet robust, flavorful pesto. It makes a terrific sauce and a nice little dip for crudites or crackers. The recipe yields two Ball 16 oz. Freeze Jars of Pesto. *You’ll want more.

    Ingredients

    • ■1 cup pine nuts *Toast in the oven at 450 F until they begin to brown.
    • ■4 cups, packed fresh basil leaves
    • ■2 cloves garlic, crushed
    • ■1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ■1 cup extra virgin olive oil PLUS 1 TBS

    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 450 F and spread the pine nuts in a single layer over a baking sheet to toast until brown.
    2. Puree the nuts, basil and garlic until smooth.
    3. Add the cheese until smooth.
    4. Drizzle in the 1 cup of oil and process until smooth and blended.
    5. Pour into the Ball jars, leaving 1/2 inch of space.
    6. Drizzle 1 1/2 tsp. of oil on the top of the pesto, seal and freeze.

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    Comments

    • Claudia lamascolo
      Claudia lamascolo
      Joanne thank you for adding to What's Cookin, Fresh basil and healthy Italian cooking is written all over that gorgeous homemade photo! nice one!

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