Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto is easy and quick to make at home, all you will need is basil, pine nuts, Pecorino cheese, garlic and olive oil. Fantastic pasta sauce recipe!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 200kcal
Ingredients
- 60 g Basil leaves
- 60 g Extra virgin olive oil
- 30 g Pine nuts
- 20 g Grated Pecorino cheese
- 10 g Garlic
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set up your food processor with the smallest bowl available as it will be easier to blitz.
- Place inside the basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and some seasoning.
- Blitz using the PULSE button, the result should look like a finely chopped basil and nuts, not a paste.
- Decant into a larger bowl, add the grated Pecorino and mix well.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste
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Notes
HINT AND TIPS:
Using a food processor is the quickest way, but if it is not available, you can opt for an old school pestle and mortar. Alternatively, finely chop the basil, garlic, and pine nuts with a chef knife, before adding the oil and cheese. Allergens: MILK, NUTS Suitable for vegetarians, Gluten FreeNutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g