As winter finally starts to roll away, we need to think about summer and planting and good things to eat. I can't wait for basil. It will take awhile, but when it comes I will hang it in baskets and feast upon it til well into the fall. Here's a basic recipe and a web site: http://loghouseplants.com/news/pestorecipes.html
Pesto for about six servings of pasta--
3 cups packed fresh basil leaves (removes stems)
3 large garlic cloves (These are fun to grow also. Just start them in the fall and harvest in June)
½ cup pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, or a combination
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Combine everything in a food processor and pulse until coarsely and evenly chopped. Toss with hot drained pasta or gnocchi.
Pesto for about six servings of pasta--
3 cups packed fresh basil leaves (removes stems)
3 large garlic cloves (These are fun to grow also. Just start them in the fall and harvest in June)
½ cup pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, or a combination
¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Combine everything in a food processor and pulse until coarsely and evenly chopped. Toss with hot drained pasta or gnocchi.
