This versatile sauce can go from sandwich to soup.
Or change up the cheese, nuts, or oil.
We have a few flavorful ideas below.
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Sure, there is a traditional version of pesto from Genoa, Italy, but this is not it.
Before tossing it out, consider whether it can be blended into this pesto.
No signs of mold or off-smells?
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Those wilted greens can still have a second life as part ofpasta dinner.
How To Use Leftover Pesto
Leftover pesto is never a bad thing if you ask us.
Try it on apesto grilled cheese, or mix some into pickle brine for apesto pickle.
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it’s possible for you to also turn it into a salad dressing.
Alas, that is not the case.
Otherwise, feel free to get creative and blend different greens together for your own custom pesto blend.
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Freezer:Pesto freezes well, too.
The best way to freeze it, however, is in ice cube trays.
Scoop pesto into the wells of the tray, then freeze.
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When the pesto is frozen, move the cubes into a zip-top bag, and label.
Store up to 2 to 3 months.
you’re able to pop frozen pesto cubes right into soups, pasta, sauces, and more.
Pulse:
Pulse until chopped.
Add olive oil:
WIth processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth.
