Ok so I planted ONE basil plant earlier this summer and I wondered if that would be enough. But the internets assured me that every time you cut off a stalk of basil that two more grow back. Soooo, YES one basil plant is enough.
Before.......
During ....., no that is not a banana, it is gahlic.....
After - I have not used the pesto yet, but man does it smell good. So get yourself a basil plant, it is going to stay warm for a while. This is great on grilled chicken or fish.
PESTO
2 cups of packed basil leaves
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted and cooled
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
a couple of grinds of fresh pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
Wash and dry the basil leaves. Throw all the leaves and everything else (except the olive oil) into the food processor fitted with the sharp blade. Pulse a few times to get everything going. Then turn on the processor and let it run while drizzling the oil in. Stop when all the oil is incorporated. Place in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator - it will last about three months.
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