California Farm Fresh Pesto Sauce

Hobby Horseman @HobbyHorseman
Pesto sauce must have been around for ages, a great way to save summer flavors all year.
We use little, so I make it fresh when the basil is growing, 2 tablespoons full, just enough for one meal. Using a mortar and pestle.
When the basil is ripe, we make a jar for the winter, using the food processor, and grow new basil indoors for cooking and drying.
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Crush nuts and garlic in olive oil with mortar and pestle.
- 2
Add chopped basil and parsley or mint leaves.
- 3
Add grated parmesan cheese and ground pepper, pound to pesto paste. Ready.
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