Name: How Freeze Fresh Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; ¼ cup pine nuts (sub: walnuts); ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus a bit more for freezing); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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How Freeze Fresh Pesto

Is there anything better than fresh pesto? Now you can freeze it and savor the flavor.

Yield: 1 cup 1x

Prep: 5Total: 5 minutes

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Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup pine nuts (sub: walnuts)
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus a bit more for freezing)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add ½ cup of olive oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Cuisine: American Method: Processor

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