Pesto

6 servings

20 minutes

Pesto is a legendary Italian sauce that originated in sunny Genoa. Its rich flavor is born from a symphony of fresh basil, tangy Parmesan, aromatic garlic, and tender pine nuts combined with silky olive oil and bright lemon notes. Pesto perfectly complements pasta, turning a simple dish into a culinary masterpiece. It can also be used as a sauce for meat or fish or simply spread on crispy bread. With its intense aroma and depth of flavor, pesto has become a universal ingredient in global gastronomy. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, and freezing extends its freshness for up to six months.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 489.4
• Proteins: 14.2g
• Fats: 43.7g
• Carbohydrates: 9.6g

Ingredients

• Basil: 150 g
• Parmesan cheese: 170 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Pine nuts: 150 g
• Olive oil: 130 ml
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Cut the Parmesan randomly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 170 g

3. Wash and dry the basil. Remove the leaves from the tough stems.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 150 g

4. Put basil and parmesan in the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 150 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 170 g

5. Add the peeled garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

6. Put pine nuts in the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 150 g

7. Add the zest of a whole lemon and the juice of half a lemon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 1 piece

8. Pour olive oil and chop the ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 130 ml

9. Try the pesto and add salt and lemon juice if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Lemon: 1 piece

10. This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 6 months.