Pesto
Sauces and Marinades | Italian cuisine
⏳ Time
20 minutes
🥕 Ingredients
7
🍽️ Servings
6
Description
Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made primarily from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It can be used to enhance various dishes, including pasta, sandwiches, and salads. This vibrant green sauce is a favorite in many households and is easy to make at home. Simply blend the ingredients together until smooth, and enjoy the rich, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
- Basil - 5.3 oz
- Parmesan Cheese - 6 oz
- Garlic - 2 cloves
- Pistachios - 5.3 oz
- Olive Oil - 4 fl oz
- Lemon - 1 piece
- Salt - to taste
Step by Step guide
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
Step 2
Cut the Parmesan cheese into pieces as desired.
Step 3
Rinse and dry the basil. Remove the leaves from the tough stems.
Step 4
Place the basil and Parmesan in a blender.
Step 5
Add the peeled garlic.
Step 6
Place the pine nuts into the blender.
Step 7
Add the zest of a whole lemon and the juice of half a lemon.
Step 8
Pour in olive oil and chop the ingredients.
Step 9
Taste the pesto and adjust the salt and lemon juice if needed.
Step 10
This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to six months.
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