Recipe of Pesto
Basil cream, also known as pesto, is a traditional sauce of Italian cuisine. Let's see how to prepare traditional pesto, which is made by grinding the leaves of the basil plant together with garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese, it is very simple to prepare and quick to cook, you just have to blanch the leaves and then liquefy or mix the ingredients until you get the consistency of your choice, the pesto can be more or less liquid and goes very well with a dish of fresh pasta, which in life recipes we have already taught you to prepare.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
3 min
Cooking
1 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Sauces
Ingredients
- lots of basil leaves
- salt
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 4 walnuts
- 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese or goat cheese
- Olive oil
Join me and let's see how to make Pesto
Instructions:
- Blanch the leaves, to do this in a pot of boiling water, add salt and the leaves. Leave them for 10 seconds.
- Then remove them and immerse them in plenty of ice water.
- Strain the leaves.
- Blend them together with the garlic, cheese, walnuts and a little olive oil.
- Accompany delicious pasta with this basil cream.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Pesto and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Pesto to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 3 minutes and the cooking time is 1 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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