Hello everybody, it is Brad, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to make a special dish, basil pesto. It is one of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Classic, simple basil pesto recipe with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Romano or Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and salt and pepper. The key for this classic pesto recipe is to add the basil at the very end instead of blending everything all at once. That way the basil doesn't get bruised or lose its flavor and maintains its vibrant green color.
Basil Pesto is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. Basil Pesto is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look fantastic.
To get started with this recipe, we have to prepare a few components. You can cook basil pesto using 7 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Basil Pesto:
- Get 20 g pine nuts
- Prepare 20 g basil leaves
- Take 1/4 tsp salt
- Make ready 1/4 tsp pepper
- Prepare 1/4 garlic
- Get 5 tbsp olive oil
- Make ready 1 tsp water
It's light, refreshing, summery and couldn't be easier to make with a handful of fresh ingredients. Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large. Basil pesto comes together in a matter of minutes, which-besides its incredible taste and versatility- is another bonus.
Instructions to make Basil Pesto:
- Place pine nuts into a dry pan and roast for a couple of minutes until light brown
- Place all the ingredients into a food processor (except for the water and olive oil)
- Blitz until a finely chopped consistency
- Transfer to a pestle and mortar, add work in the olive oil slowly and muddle (add water if a little thick in consistency)
You need a food processor or blender to begin. Pesto is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Traditionally, pesto is a sauce made of fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and aged hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano and/or Pecorino Sardo. And strictly speaking, that's what it still is. Basil Pesto is such a versatile sauce.
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