Basil pesto
Prep
15 mins
Cook
5 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Making basil pesto at home is one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts. Fresh basil is packed with antioxidants that are wonderful for your body, and this vibrant sauce comes together in just 20 minutes from start to finish. What I love most is how affordable it is to prepare, especially if you grow basil in a sunny windowsill or garden. A few simple ingredients transform into something so delicious that you'll wonder why you ever bought the jarred version. Whether you're tossing it with pasta, spreading it on sandwiches, or swirling it into soups, this homemade pesto tastes infinitely better than store bought and costs a fraction of the price.
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Ingredients
- 50 gpine nuts or cashews
- 1 largebunch of basil leaves picked
- 50 gparmesan or vegetarian alternative
- 11 garlic clove chopped
- 100 mlolive oil
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Toast the nuts in a pan over a low heat. Tip into a mini chopper with the remaining ingredients, or use a large pestle and mortar, then blitz or pound into a rough sauce. Will keep for three days in the fridge.
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