Pesto

I made fresh pesto this past weekend. I bought a basil plant a few weeks ago and it grows like a weed! I had to cut it back severely before it took over the world and decided to make pesto with it.

Following a recipe from my new favorite website Apartment Therapy, I first blanched the basil in boiling water and then in an ice bath to keep it green.

Then I roasted some pine nuts and combined it all in a blender with 3 cloves of garlic and some olive oil.

Here's the result. I couldn't believe how intense the smell was. Mmmmmm.