Pesto

One of the girls in my spin class asked if I would write about pesto, so here it is Kim.
Pesto is blending a green with a type of nut and olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sometimes anchovy.
The typical pesto is:
 about 1-2cups of basil

2 cloves of garlic.

1/4 cup of pine nuts

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese

blend in food processor or blender until it forms a puree.

then add slowly

about 3/4cup olive oil.

I have made it with just about any nut I have on hand and different greens like basil, spinach, arugula, etc.

Of course the flavor will change, but what fun.

I make big batches, and put about 1/4cup, into freezer baggies and keep in my freezer as individual servings. Pesto can be used many ways, with pasta, on pizza, on bread, etc.

I have used it  instead of tomato sauce and it makes a unique pizza

Try it, you'll love it.

Deb







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