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August 2, 2011

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Chicken

Our herbs have been growing like crazy...especially basil.

If you enjoy pesto, here's an easy sauce that can be added to cooked pasta and roasted chicken.


4 cups fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Add the basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic to a food processor and process. With the motor running, slowly add a stream of olive oil until a paste is formed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the cheese and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; add salt to taste and store refrigerated in sealed jars for one week. Our pesto sauce never lasts long. I use it with cooked pasta and I also love to add it as a topping on crusty bread.

YUMMY!

13 comments:

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

We love pesto in our house (and roast chicken). My basil is not as bushy this year, I can't figure out why. I love your little cooking with Kim K badge - so cute!

vivian said...

can I come for dinner?? Im sorry I havent left any comments the last few times Ive been by. I have certainly been here and havent missed a thing! When evey you post, I pop right over as soon as I see it!
LOVE the doll house! I have two old beat up ones and my upcoming project is to turn one into a halloween party house and the other into a christmas one! well, we'll see how that all goes!
I will be hosting that ornie swap! I'll keep you posted on the details!
have a great day my friend!
xoxo
vivian

Lee said...

Yum is right!
I have a recipe which uses pesto but end up buying it at Sam's Club. Call me lazy!
Thanks for sharing!

Lee said...

Yum is right!
I have a recipe which uses pesto but end up buying it at Sam's Club. Call me lazy!
Thanks for sharing!

Jboo said...

Wow -- sounds so yummy! Thanks for sharing!

Janet

My Vintage Mending said...

While the pasta looks delicious...that little Kim looks darling. Just perfect! Enjoy...Renee

Jodi said...

yummy yummy yummy!!! you are amazing!

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

This sounds so good! We love fresh basil! ♥

Katia said...

I am very happy to see that "il pesto" is appreciated also in USA.
Pesto is a speciality from region LIGURIA, here in Italy!!!

Cheryl G. said...

Sounds yummy!
The basil looks lovely!

Donna said...

Ok, my mouth is really watering now, Kim! I love making pesto, too. And I just love the smell of fresh basil! Bet it is really loving all of the heat there in MI!

GardenOfDaisies said...

That looks delicious!

Jodee said...

Our family would love this recipe! Thanks for sharing!