Basil Pesto Recipe
May 10, 2012 at 11:01 am multifrog 1 comment
Here is an easy recipe for pesto (courtesy of my mom).
Photo coming soon!
3 tbs. melted butter
2 cup of fresh basil leaves (washed and dried)
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp. salt
2 garlic cloves
2 tbs. pine nuts
Grind up together in a blender or food processor. Don’t overdo it. You can also use a mortar and pestle or a knife and a cutting board.
mix in
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 tbs. Romano cheese
Enjoy on pasta, toast, sandwiches, salmon, chicken, veggies etc.
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