Looking for a quick and tasty addition to pasta, pizza or potatoes? The answer is this basil pesto: a delicious blend of basil, arugula, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. This simple recipe, made from scratch, will tantalize your taste buds.
Your pesto is ready. Store in a jar or airtight container in the fridge.
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Fridge Storage: You can keep basil pesto in the refrigerator for three days in a glass jar or airtight container.
Freezer Storage: You can also freeze it. Curious how to freeze pesto? It's actually quite easy. If you want to use it in small amounts, portion it out into an ice cube tray and transfer it to the freezer. Take the frozen cubes and put them into a freezer bag. The cubes can last up to 6 months. For larger amounts, put the pesto in small freezer-safe containers and into the freezer for up to 12 months.