Basil pesto sauce recipe
Homemade basil pesto, an Italian sauce made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan and olive oil. Ideal as a spread, marinade or to flavor pasta, pizzas and salads.
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INGREDIENTS
- 70 g fresh basil leaves
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese or Edam as a substitute
- 40 g pine nuts or walnuts as an alternative
- 3 garlic cloves
- 120 ml olive oil more or less, as needed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
PREPARATION
- Wash the basil and drain well. The leaves must be perfectly dry, with no trace of water.
- In the bowl of a food processor, pour in half the olive oil, add the Parmesan, peeled garlic cloves and pine nuts.
- Blend until smooth.
- Then add the basil leaves, the juice of half a lemon and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Mix again thoroughly.
- Gradually blend in the remaining olive oil until you reach the desired texture. You can adjust the amount of oil according to whether you prefer a thicker or thinner pesto.
- Your basil pesto is ready!