This week I made pesto for the first time with my grandma. The basil we used was grown in group effort. I planted it from seed a few months ago. I had so much of it that I gave some seedlings to my grandma. While I was in England my mom lovingly watered all of my plants that got left behind. The walnuts were grown by my great uncle over in Eastern Washington.
Only half of all the basil I grew
Recipe:
Ingredients
2 packed cups of basil
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/2 cup of walnuts
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp garlic
Method
- Cut the basil leaves from the steam, rinse and pat dry
- Combine everything in a food processor (or heavy duty blender)
- Blend together until you have the desired consistency
- Taste test, and add more salt or garlic if desired and blend again
- Add to your favorite pasta, or bread and enjoy!
Taste testing (:
Preserving Idea
I sprayed a muffin tin with olive oil then scoped 3 tbsp into each hole, then froze little pesto cubes. I suggest putting them into ice cube trays, but I couldn’t find any. After they were frozen I put them into freezer bags. Now they are ready for pasta anytime!
Added some homegrown tomatoes, grown by my other grandma! Tasty (:
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