Being blessed with an abundance of fresh basil this year, means making a delicious basil pesto to freeze for later! How to Make Basil Pesto. 4 cups of fresh basil leaves 2 Tablespoons of olive oil. 1 Teaspoon of minced garlic 2 Tablespoons of shredded Parmesan cheese. You will want to wash the cuttings and break the leaves away from the stems where I’ve circled. Then lay all the leaves out on a towel to dry. I’m such a dork […]