Thursday, September 15, 2011

Roasted Garlic Pesto


I make a bunch of this and freeze it so I can have good pesto whenever I want!!!  YAY!

Roasted Garlic Pesto
Yield: 4 servings


15 peeled cloves of garlic (1 head)
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 2-oz package basil, chopped (1 bunch)
2 tbsp + 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
Salt to taste (about 1/2 to 1 tsp)


Preheat oven to 375°F

1.  In a small baking dish, toss garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
2.  Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
3.  In a food processor, combine roasted garlic, pine nuts, basil, remaining olive oil, and salt, processing until smooth.  Also, you can add salt to taste.

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