Ingredients for Mom's Pesto
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Walnuts
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Cloves
- Virgin Olive Oil
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How to Make Mom's Pesto
- Harvest 4-5 cups of fresh basil leaves (from your garden or store-bought).
- Combine 1 cup of basil leaves, ½ cup walnuts (or pine nuts), ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves garlic, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in about ½ cup of extra virgin olive oil until you reach your desired consistency (thicker for spreading, thinner for tossing).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more garlic, salt, or cheese.
- For longer storage (up to 6 months), freeze the pesto without the cheese. Add the cheese when ready to serve to prevent separation.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
24g
Carbs
1g