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Basil Pesto
Ingredients
Step by step process
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the basil leaves only briefly, dry them well, and remove any tough stems.
- 2
Finely grate the Parmesan, peel the garlic, and prepare the pine nuts for blending.
Blending
- 3
Place the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and half of the olive oil in a blender.
- 4
Blend in short pulses into a coarse paste so the basil does not heat up unnecessarily.
- 5
Add the grated Parmesan, the remaining olive oil, and blend briefly again into a smoother sauce.
- 6
Taste the pesto, season with salt as needed, and transfer it with a spatula to a clean jar.
Serving
- 7
Serve the pesto with hot pasta, on toasted baguette, or as a seasoning for grilled vegetables.
More tips:
Store the pesto in a jar covered with a thin layer of olive oil. it will keep in the refrigerator for about 4 days.
Blend briefly and in batches, as overheated basil quickly darkens and loses its fresh flavor.
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