Almond Basil Pesto
Almonds take the place of pine nuts in this easy-to-make, traditional pesto recipes. Perfect for pasta, pizza, grilled meats and more!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic. chopped
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the basil, garlic, almonds and Parmesan cheese in a food processor and pulse a few times, until coarsely chopped.
- With the food processor running, gradually add the olive oil until pesto reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper, to taste,
- Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze for up to three months.
Notes
Makes about 1 cup.