Basic Pesto Recipe #364382
Basic recipe from my Maman. Very easy to improvise with, using the ingredients you have at hand. I often substitute or combine nuts depending on what I have. Also usually substitute or add wine for much of the olive oil. Have added or subbed up to 1 C fresh spinach leaves for basil at times. Can be made using sharp knife and a lot of chopping or all in blender/food processor, depending on the texture you want.
by Papagayita
10 min | 10 min prep
SERVES 6 -8 , 6 -8 servings
- 1 bunch basil (~3 C loosely packed, or as much as you have)
- 3 garlic cloves (more to taste...)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (more or less to taste or what you have on hand. can substitute walnuts or almonds)
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Finely dice basil leaves with a sharp knife or dice using food processor.
- Crush nuts either with knife or food processor.
- Repeat w/garlic and combine all ingredients.
- Pour olive oil/wine/liquid over the top and mix well.
- Serve over pasta, on top of bread, etc. Stores well in fridge with a layer of oil over it or in the freezer (usually how I store it, especially when I use wine in the recipe).
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