Basil Pesto with Feta Cheese

Basil pesto is very easy to make, and there is no cooking required. It is very tasty and makes a great pasta sauce, but it can also use used with chicken, sandwiches, etc. Traditionally, pesto is made with Parmesan cheese. I make my pesto exclusively with feta or sheeps cheese.

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
1 cup feta cheese
salt to taste

Place all the ingredients in your blender in the order listed and blend together. You can change the measures depending on how you like your sauce. Taste it before adding salt. Some feta can be pretty strong and you may not need any salt.


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