Pesto

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"This is easy to make, freezes well and adds a nice kick to almost any savory dish. Recipe is from Rachael Ray. You can mix this pesto with sour cream for a dip. Brush it onto grilled meats. Spread onto pizza crust. Beat into eggs before cooking. Or stir into vegetable soups."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 473.18 ml fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 118.29 ml grated parmesan cheese
• 78.78 ml pine nuts
• 118.29 ml extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Using a food processor, finely chop the basil and garlic.
2. Add the parmesan and pine nuts and pulse into a coarse paste.
3. With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. This can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

So delicious!! I had a bit of trouble blending to a paste in my black and decker small blender though. I actually left out the parmesan as I didn't have any. I used unrefined extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, plus the rest of the ingredients. I would make this again! Made for ZWT7 Italy, for my team Food.Commandos

 

[breezermom]

My basil plant has gone crazy, so this was a welcome recipe to find! This is really great. I used coarse sea salt instead of regular. Thanks for sharing! Made for ZWT.

 

[kamgriz]

Best pesto recipe ever! I only made a half batch because that's all the basil that was left in my garden. So simple to make and very flavorful. I love it on pasta with chicken, sauteed onions and mushrooms. Thanks!

 

[stephenb2006]

Two things, one a question: My basil plant just dies on me. I buy it in the store in a small container. I live in a high rise condo and don't have a garden as such. When I've cut the leaves, nothing grows back and eventually, the plant is naked. what can I do to revive a naked basil plant? Instead of pine nuts which are incredibly expensive, I use chopped walnuts. I see some others use pecans. I guess many different nuts will suffice. Great easy recipe. Thanks.

 

[Debby S.]

I made this and it was a hit. Just a little different if you add lemon pepper for a little zest ! Also you can use pecans instead of pine nuts for a little different flavor. Pine nuts are hard to find at the store sometimes!!!