I currently have 4 kinds of basil (Lemon, Thai, Napolitano, and Red Rubin) as well as Mint, Epazote, and Savory. My basils have been doing well and it was about time to take some and use up. The first thing that came to mind was pesto.
Traditional pesto involves processing fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts and extra virgin olive oil together to form a paste. Because I didn't have quite as much basil for a decent batch of pesto, I added some fresh baby spinach to bulk it up.
This Spinach & Basil Pesto was nothing more than the few basil leaves I picked from my garden (from all four kinds of basil), fresh baby spinach leaves, freshly grated parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, sea salt and some extra virgin olive oil. I don't have precise measurements of these ingredients since I based it on looks and consistency.... which is not too thick or too thin. (I know, that probably doesn't clarify either...)
The great thing about pesto is how versatile this simple mixture is. It's wonderful tossed with hot pasta, over chicken, on top of pizza, as a spread on sandwiches or paninis, etc. Even better is that it holds up well in the fridge and freezer! I know this batch will probably last me a a week or two so stay tuned to future recipes in which I use it!
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