Pesto Sauce

(from mdauphin’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, mashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Directions:

  2. In a blender or food processor, place in the ingredients except oil and start blending. Stream in the oil until well blended. Scrap down sides as needed. Place in container for use on cooking day.

  3. Freezing Directions:

  4. Prepare as directed above. Place in freezer bag or freezer safe container and freeze until ready to serve. TO SERVE: Thaw and use in recipe as directed.

  5. Servings: 1 cup sauce

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