One of my very favorite things to grow in the Spring is fresh basil. Fresh basil is super simple to grow at home and can be used to add tons of flavor to lots of recipes!
Making pesto might be my very favorite way to use up my garden's basil bounty.
What is pesto? Pesto is a simple combination of fresh basil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil. It's all blended until it comes together into a gorgeous, bright, fresh sauce that is amazingly delicious!
This recipe requires no cooking time, just a few whirls in your food processor. It's the perfect accompaniment to pasta, meats, and vegetables!
HOW TO MAKE BASIL PESTO SAUCE
Basil Pesto Sauce is made by blending together fresh basil, parmesan cheese, nuts, olive oil, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. See below for detailed recipe instructions.CAN YOU USE PECANS TO MAKE PESTO?
Basil is super versatile when it comes to what nuts you can use. This recipe uses pecans in place of traditional pine nuts. Try using pine nuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, or almonds!
WHAT TO EAT BASIL PESTO WITH
Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used in so many ways!- toss with pasta
- use on pizza instead of tomato sauce
- use as a sandwich spread
- use as a condiment for beef, chicken, pork, or seafood
- use as a mix-in for hummus or other dips
- use as a dip for bread
- drizzle over roasted vegetables
HOW TO STORE BASIL PESTO
Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week.CAN BASIL PESTO BE FROZEN?
Yes, pesto can be frozen! To freeze, spoon into ice cube trays to make cubes, then put cubes into a freezer bag once frozen solid.
RECIPES THAT USE BASIL PESTO
Looking for recipes that feature pesto sauce? Check out some reader favorites from the archives:
If you try this Pecan Basil Pesto recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below! Enjoy!
Pecan Basil Pesto
Pecan Basil Pesto is a twist on traditional pesto that uses pecans instead of pine nuts. Use it on pasta, instead of tomato sauce on pizza, or as a condiment for fish, meat, or vegetables!
prep time: cook time: total time: 10 MIN
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup pecan halves
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2/3 cup olive oil
kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the pecans to the pan and toast, stirring frequently for 3 minutes. Remove to a plate to coo1.
2. In a food processor, finely chop the basil and garlic. Stop to scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula as necessary.
3. Add the parmesan cheese and pecans to the food processor and pulse until everything is chopped into small pieces.
4. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated. Season with salt, taste.
NOTES
Author: Becky
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