Uncle Jim's Pesto

A plain and simple pesto that can be used in sauces, dressings, and other recipes. I freeze it in small portions to be used throughout the year.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups fresh basil leaves, firmly packed
• 1  cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  large  cloves garlic
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine basil, cheese, garlic and salt. Process on high until smooth; then slowly add olive oil until well blended.
2. Pesto may be used immediately or frozen in small batches for future use.
3. I have frozen in ice cube trays, or alternatively have used a cookie scoop to measure dollops onto waxed paper lined cookie sheets, quick frozen, then transferred the frozen dollops to a zippered freezer bag for storage.