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Yellow Brick Road Farm

Pesto

A quick farmhouse staple for maximum flavor from farm fresh ingredients:basil and garlic
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Servings: 3 250ml jars
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups fresh packed basil
  • 9 cloves garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. In a food processor or blender, chop the garlic until fine. Add half the basil leaves, salt and pepper, and pulse. Add remaining basil, and while processor is running, slowly pour the olive oil through the feed tube and process until finely pureed.
  2. Add the parmesan cheese and process 30 seconds more.
  3. Serve with pasta, or add to soups, or sauces. Refrigerate or freeze for storage. Not suitable for waterbath canning.