Pesto sauce you can make from scratch and then keep in the freezer until you need it.
Pesto Sauce Freezer Recipe
I love pesto sauce, but it can be annoying to make in the small quantities needed for a pasta dish or topping. So make it ahead and then freeze it in the portions that suit your needs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup olive oil
On serving day
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In food processor or blender, combine basil, parsley and garlic and run until chopped (about 15 seconds). Then add remaining ingredients, blending until smooth.
- Pour pesto sauce into freezer container or freezer bag and freeze. You can choose your portion size or freeze them in
On serving day
- Thaw pesto sauce, add Parmesan cheese, and serve. Can be heated if preferred. Serve over pasta.
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