At one time, basil represented hate, but later it was thought to represent love. During the Victorian era, it represented good wishes. Ocimum basilicum Gender: Masculine Planet: Mars Element: Fire Basil is one of my most cherished herbs, and every year, it is prominent in my garden. But this year, since I was in the middle of moving out of state, I didn’t have a garden. Both of my daughters knew I’d miss my favorite plants, so they both started growing basil, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, flowers and herbs for a cabin garden. Today was the first day I had enough basil to harvest and make pesto! Pesto, from the Italian word pester, means to crush or pound. You could use a mortar and pestle, but a food processor will make your job much easier! Prepare your favorite pasta - angel hair, linguini, etc. - and have it ready so you can put the sauce on top and eat it immediately! Pesto will turn a dark green when exposed to the air, so if you have extra, top it with a spoonful of olive oil spread over the top and cover with plastic wrap, pressing down to keep any air from reaching the pesto. Pesto
4 - 5 peeled garlic cloves 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cups fresh, tender basil leaves 1/2 cup parmesan cheese I/2 cup extra virgin olive oil salt Drop the garlic cloves and pine nuts into a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the fresh basil and cheese and continue to blend until pulverized. Scrape down the sides to be certain everything is blended. In a steady stream, slowly pour the olive oil into the food processor tube. Add salt to taste - you won’t need much because of the parmesan cheese. Pour on prepared pasta and serve immediately.
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