MC2Charlotte

This is a great and simple recipe to make with the kids in the summer.

Ingredients:

• 3 Cups or 3 handfuls of basil leaves
• 4 cloves of garlic roasted
• 3/4 Cup of Pecorino grated
• 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
• 1/2 Cup Olive Oil

Instructions:

1. Put 4 cloves of garlic in aluminum foil with a drizzle of olive oil.  Roast at 350 degrees for 30 min. I find that the roasted garlic gives pesto a smoother flavor. If you don’t have time, fresh garlic is fine.
2. Wash basil and shred cheese.
3. Put all ingredients in food processor or vitamix and pulse/blend until smooth 
4. Use as pasta sauce, use as marinade for chicken, or use instead of mustard spread on sandwiches or Paninis.

5. Tonight’s Dinner at my house – Paninis

   
   

   • whole wheat bread
   • pesto
   • spinach leaves
   • oven roasted turkey breast
   • sliced provolone
   • slice prosciutto
   • toast and serve with side of red peppers.

Money Saving Tips:

1. Grow basil in your yard. All it needs is water, sunshine, good soil.
2. Above ingredients, except basil, were purchased from Costco

Time saving tip:

• Buy garlic cloves already peeled and put in freezer.  They last forever.  Take out of freezer and use immediately.

Bon Appetite, Ana-Maria Temple, MD