Three Nut Pesto Sauce

4 servings

15 minutes

Three-nut pesto sauce is a true embodiment of Italian gastronomy, blending classic traditions with notes of sophistication. Basil and parsley give it freshness and aroma, while the combination of pine nuts, Brazil nuts, and almonds provides a rich texture and light buttery tenderness. Enhanced with Parmesan and garlic, it gains a rich flavor with a slight tang from wine vinegar and lemon juice. Olive oil unites all ingredients into a perfect creamy consistency. This sauce can be used not only for pasta but also for dressing salads, appetizers, or spreading on crispy bread. In every spoonful is the warmth of the Italian sun and the coziness of home cooking.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 869.4
• Proteins: 19.5g
• Fats: 82.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.3g

Ingredients

• Green basil: 100 g
• Red Basil: 1 sprig
• Parsley: 35 g
• Pine nuts: 90 g
• Brazil nuts: 7 pc
• Almond: 7 pc
• Parmesan cheese: 140 g
• Garlic: 25 g
• Olive oil: 200 ml
• Red wine vinegar: 3 tbsp
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2.5 tbsp
• Pink Himalayan Salt: 1.5 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Separate the basil leaves from the stems.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 100 g
   • Red Basil: 1 sprig

3. Do the same with the parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 35 g

4. Combine the greens in a blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 100 g
   • Red Basil: 1 sprig
   • Parsley: 35 g

5. Roast the pine nuts in a dry pan until golden brown, stirring constantly. Then let them cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 90 g

6. Add the remaining nuts directly to the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brazil nuts: 7 pieces
   • Almond: 7 pieces

7. Clean the garlic and send it with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 25 g

8. Cut the cheese into small cubes and add to the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 140 g

9. Squeeze lemon juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2.5 tablespoons

10. Add wine vinegar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons

11. Add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pink Himalayan Salt: 1.5 tablespoon

12. Pour out the cooled pine nuts.

    Required ingredients:

    • Pine nuts: 90 g

13. Blend for a few seconds.

14. Add olive oil and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

    Required ingredients:

    • Olive oil: 200 ml
    • Ground black pepper:  to taste