PESTO CHANGE-O, Two Pesto Recipes

 Basil, and plenty of it!

Wondering what to do with all that basil in your garden? When the family was here last week and I was looking for a pesto that didn't have tree nuts, I discovered another basil pesto recipe, so today I thought I'd give you both of those that I've used within the past two weeks. They're equally delicious, and it's nice to have something a little different.

Poor Man's Basil Pesto (That is, poor, but not destitute), Recipe:

4 c. basil leaves

1/2 c. walnuts (The Rich Man's Pesto calls for pine nuts. Have you seen the price on those things? The price of walnuts is bad enough!)

3 cloves garlic

3 T. extra virgin olive oil

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Chop basil leaves. Add chopped walnuts, garlic, EVOO, and parmesan cheese. Pulse in food processor. Some people freeze it; others freeze it without the cheese and add that later after thawing the pesto.

Lemon Basil Pesto Recipe:

(A good alternative for those allergic to tree nuts),

4 c. basil leaves

3 cloves garlic

3 T. EVOO

1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Juice of one lemon

1 t. lemon zest (Of course I used more!)

Salt & Pepper

Follow instructions for first recipe. There it is. Simple! And another pesto for your arsenal.

Lemon Basil Pesto

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Don't you think that Tinkyada should send me free pasta for all the times I've recommended their brand?? :-)

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