I have my first garden this year, and I am loving the way my basil is flourishing! I had to think of new ways to use all the fresh basil, so I came up with this recipe and it was a huge hit. It's light and fresh, but full of flavor. I serve it with a pasta like cheese tortellini or gnocchi. I also cook Quorn brand fake chicken in the microwave for extra protein and toss in at the end.(Check it out my favorite meat sub at http://www.quorn.com/!)
-Serving size 3-
Fresh Basil leaves - 3 cups
Olive Oil-about 2/3 cup
Garlic- 3-4 cloves
Pine nuts- 1/2 cup
Shredded Parmesan 2/3 cup
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp.
Sundried tomatoes (optional)- 4-6 slices from jar
Salt & Pepper - to taste
1 Boil water for pasta. Cook according to package.
2 Lightly sauté chopped garlic and pine nuts in pan (this step is optional)
3. Add basil leaves and garlic to food processor and chop. Add in all other ingredients. Continue to blend pesto until you have good consistency. Scrape sides, blend, scrape, blend. (If you don't have a food processor, just mince all ingredients and mix well.) Too thick? Add more olive oil and blend. Too thin? Add more cheese or more basil leaves.
Toss pasta with finished pesto. Add spoonful more olive oil to pasta if still “dry” once you add sauce. Top with bit of shredded parmesan.
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