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.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Cut the Parmesan randomly.
- Parmesan cheese: 170 g
3
Wash and dry the basil. Remove the leaves from the tough stems.
- Basil: 150 g
4
Put basil and parmesan in the blender.
- Basil: 150 g
- Parmesan cheese: 170 g
5
Add the peeled garlic.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
6
Put pine nuts in the blender.
- Pine nuts: 150 g
7
Add the zest of a whole lemon and the juice of half a lemon.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Lemon: 1 piece
8
Pour olive oil and chop the ingredients.
- Olive oil: 130 ml
9
Try the pesto and add salt and lemon juice if necessary.
- 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.