Recipe by Nancy Marseau
Used by permission
8 cups sweet basil leaves
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
Put in food processor and purée.
Used by permission
8 cups sweet basil leaves
Zest of 1 large lemon
1/3 cup olive oil
Put in food processor and purée.
Fill a quart freezer bag with the purée.
Flattening as thin as possible. Push out any trapped air. Freeze.
Flattening as thin as possible. Push out any trapped air. Freeze.
When making any soups, pastas, marinades, vinaigrettes, or other savory dishes, break off as much of the paste as you need. Set into a bowl and allow it to defrost. Add to your recipes with any other ingredients you choose.
The fresh basil flavor will come through and will stay that pretty deep green color too!
The fresh basil flavor will come through and will stay that pretty deep green color too!
You can also make pesto from the paste!
