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PESTO GENOVESE | AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BASIL PESTO



Pesto Genovese | Authentic Italian Basil Pesto image

Pesto Genovese is an uncooked cold sauce made only with 7 ingredients: Genovese basil DOP, extra virgin olive oil (Possibly of the Ligurian Riviera), Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano), Pecorino cheese (Fiore Sardo), pine nuts, garlic and salt. It was born in Liguria, a beautiful region situated in northern Italy. It's one of the sauces most used in our country and nowadays it's famous all over the world.

Provided by Recipes from Italy

Categories     sauce recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

50 g of small basil leaves (about 60/65 leaves)
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
70 g (½ cup) of Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano
30 g (2 tablespoons) of Pecorino Fiore Sardo
2 peeled garlic cloves
15 g (1 tablespoon) of pine nuts
4/5 grains of coarse salt
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Steps:

  • Wash and dry the basil leaves very well on a kitchen towel. Place them in a food processor with garlic, pine nuts and grated Parmigiano. Chop coarsely for a few seconds then add salt and Pecorino Fiore Sardo cheese cut into small pieces. Blend all the ingredients for about 1 minute.
  • Add extra virgin olive oil. Blend for about 5 minutes, until you'll get a creamy green pesto sauce. Pesto must not heat up, so be careful to work quickly, using the food processor at minimum speed and at intervals, that is, blend a few seconds, stop and start again.
  • Before seasoning your pasta dish, if the basil pesto is too thick, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the cooking water; this way you'll have a warm homogeneous soft pesto sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 100 g, Calories 80 cal

BASIL PESTO RECIPE



Basil Pesto Recipe image

Pesto Sauce is so easy to make and homemade pesto tastes way better than storebought. This Basil Pesto recipe is fantastic with pasta, chicken, or sandwiches.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh basil leaves (tightly packed)
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
2 garlic cloves ((large))
1/4 cup lemon juice ((juice of 2 small lemons))
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the basil leaves.
  • Place basil into a food processor, add cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
  • Season with more salt to taste if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST CLASSIC PESTO



The Best Classic Pesto image

Peppery, tangy, creamy, and fresh-tasting - this pesto has it all. It's a great way to use up the bounty of your summer herb garden, and each batch will last in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! Use it to dress up pasta, potatoes, eggs, sauces, marinades, or soups. Spread it on bread and top with grilled chicken and tomatoes for a delightful open-faced sandwich. Or, stir a spoonful into mayonnaise for a homemade pesto aioli.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and thoroughly dried
2 large cloves garlic
¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 395 mg

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