Homemade Pesto

I have always loved pesto and when a friend of mine told me how to make it about 7 years ago, my whole whole opened up :) This great on: any so so sandwich to make it amazing, any good pasta to make it delish, or like my newest son eats it- scooped out of a spoon!


Homemade Pesto Recipe

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano cheese (or Parmesan)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts

3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 

1/3 cup lemon juice

2 handfuls of Spinach leaves if you want


Put all ingredients in the blender or food processer and blend until creamy. If you plan on freezing it, didn't put the cheese in until after you defrost it.