Pesto Recipe
A vibrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, perfect for enhancing pasta, sandwiches, and salads.
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Ingredients
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Pesto Ingredients
Method
Pesto Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Peel the garlic cloves.
- 2
- 3
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 4
Add Olive Oil
While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 5
Season the Pesto
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Blend again briefly to incorporate.
- 6
Store or Serve
Transfer the pesto to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.