Basil Pesto
- Recipe by Shea Gallante
- TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
- SERVINGS: makes 3/4 cup
- Fast
- Healthy
- Make-Ahead
- Vegetarian
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 2 cups basil leaves (1 bunch)
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt
Directions
- In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse the pine nuts with the basil, garlic and cheese until finely chopped. While the machine is on, drizzle in the olive oil and puree until smooth. Season with salt.
Make Ahead
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The basil pesto can be refrigerated, covered, overnight or frozen for up to 1 month.
Cooking Guides
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- From Promiscuous Food: Recipes that Pair with Many Wines
- Published April 2008
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