Pesto of basil and pine nuts
I love pesto. And I am not talking about salsa verde (known to Spanish-speakers), but rich flavorful basil taste with a hint of elusive pine nuts, a touch of salt and olive oil with depth. So, I have tried out countless proportions and ingredients from friends, real Italian nonnas, and, the internet.
This recipe is the most simple but essential one for me and can be used on everything you want to enhance or eat plain with pasta or on bread.
The longer you mix it, the creamier (but with less texture) it becomes.
Enjoy !!!
Pesto of basil and pine nuts
I love pesto. And I am not talking about salsa verde (known to Spanish-speakers), but rich flavorful basil taste with a hint of elusive pine nuts, a touch of salt and olive oil with depth. So, I have tried out countless proportions and ingredients from friends, real Italian nonnas, and, the internet.
This recipe is the most simple but essential one for me and can be used on everything you want to enhance or eat plain with pasta or on bread.
The longer you mix it, the creamier (but with less texture) it becomes.
Enjoy !!!
Open in Cookpad AppSteps
- 1
Rinse your basil well e.g. in water with baking soda
- 2
Dry in sieve and with paper towels (if you're in a hurry)
- 3
Add to powerful blender (I use a thermomix)
- 4
Now continue adding the rest of the ingredients
- 5
Close lid and and if you are using - as I am - a tmx, place the tmx spatula into the gap of the lid and push down
- 6
Process at speed 8 for 20sec while swiveling the spatula back and forth
- 7
If you prefer your pesto smoother with fewer chunks of pine nuts and all leaves nicely pureed, continue previous step until desired consistency
- 8
After having repeated once step 6, I got my favorite texture of pesto, but my family prefers 15 sec longer, so by then it is very creamy
- 9
Now store in airtight containers and keep refridgerated up to two weeks. Just make sure the surface is always covered with a bit of olive oil before closing and storing.
- 10
Or freeze pesto in ice cube makers and take out when needed for pepping up a boring tomato sauce or just enjoy it on its own. Pesto with any pasta or on bread is amazing !!!
- 11
You can add lemon juice, garlic or even hummus. Any variations possible with this basic recipe !! Have fun
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