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Pesto

Description

I whipped up this irresistibly fresh and aromatic Basil Pesto. It’s so easy and perfect for a quick pasta night or as a delightful spread. Here’s how you can recreate it:

Ingredients

  • 🌿 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 🧀 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 🫒 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 🥜 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 🧄 1 garlic clove
  • 🧂 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 🍋 A squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a dry pan over low heat, toast those pine nuts until they’re a lovely golden colour.
  2. Grab your hand blender and toss in the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, and oil. Give it a whirl!
  3. Blend until you achieve that chunky pesto perfection.
  4. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper and that zesty lemon squeeze to elevate the flavours.
  5. Finally, stir it into your favourite hot pasta, remembering to add in that 1/2 cup of pasta water for silkiness.

Bon Appétit! 😋🍴

Equipment

  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Recipes
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Australian

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Find it online: https://easyrecipegang.com.au/pesto/