Tasty Basil Pesto Recipe
Hey y’all, I’ve got so much Basil in my garden this summer! It’s impossible to use it all while it’s fresh, so I’ve been making Basil Pesto for days.Here is an easy and Tasty Basil Pesto Recipe that you are going to love to use with Basil Pesto Pasta and more. Plus, I’m going to share how to keep your basil growing all summer. In addition, you can freeze your recipe to have available all winter long.
How Do You Keep Basil Healthy?
Did you know basil is one of these easiest herbs to grow, vertically disease free, and it continues to produce all summer long if you treat it right?
The best way to keep your basil plant producing is to gather your basil often. If you see a flower bud forming, you should immediately pinch it off. The more you harvest your plant, the faster it grows.
If you have an overabundance of basil, you can gather it to dry or freeze it for use once it’s out of season. Here is a step-by-step guide to doing this.
INGREDIENTS for Basil Pesto Recipe
How to Serve Tasty Basil Pesto
There are many uses for this tasty recipe however, one of our favorites is basil pesto pasta. Just prepare your pasta according to the directions, drain and toss with a couple of tablespoons of Pesto. Sprinkle with some extra Parmesan cheese and pepper for a great side dish.
- Perfect for dipping oil with crusty bread – just add a small amount of olive oil to the pesto
- Spread over pork chops or chicken on the grill
- Add to soups and sauces for extra flavor
- Great for dipping with cheese and crackers
- Mix with soft cheese such as goat cheese for a tasty spread
- Basil Pesto Pasta
Add a drop more olive oil for a tasty dipping pesto.
Freezes Well
If you are unable to use your Basil Pesto within approximately a week, you can freeze the extra for future use. Larger quantities can be frozen in any freezer container, however, freezing smaller quantities in ice trays and storing in a zip lock freezer bag allows more flexibility.
See this tasty Fresh Cucumber and Herb Dip Recipe for a refreshing summertime appetizer.
See this tasty Fresh Cucumber and Herb Dip Recipe for a refreshing summertime appetizer.
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Tasty Basil Pesto Recipe
Recipe details
- 10 Servings
- Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 0 Minutes Total time: 15 min
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Very good traditional Pesto recipe. Delicious and easy, too. If you want the pesto to maintain nice green color, add some parsley and a bit of Fruit Fresh. The citric acid in Fruit Fresh helps keep the Pesto from darkening too much.
I like the idea of freezing in an ice cube tray. Sometimes you just need a small amount. Also, the hint to snip the Basil to keep it producing fresh green leaves is spot on. My Old World Italian father-in-law always pulled his Basil up from the roots when he thought it was ready to harvest. I taught him the trick of continual pruning and his production soared.