“Basil is so easy to grow on a window sill, and if you seem to have outgrown your window make some pesto to cut back the growth”.

  • 40 g basil leaves, Stalks Removed
  • 6 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 50 g Pine Nuts
  • 50 g Parmesan Gran Padano, Grated

Whizz the ingredients in a food processor to a smooth consistency.  Serve as a pasta sauce, or as an ingredient for other recipes, Basil Pesto is a great base ingredient for other dishes.

Source : The Editors Recipe, with ideas from different sources and advice.

Servings/Yield : 4 servings

Rating : 4 out of 5

Difficulty : Easy

Course : Main depending on what you use it with.

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