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.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Separate the basil leaves from the stems.
- Green basil: 100 g
- Purple basil: 1 sprig
3
Do the same with the parsley.
- Parsley: 35 g
4
Combine the greens in a blender.
- Green basil: 100 g
- Purple basil: 1 sprig
- Parsley: 35 g
5
Roast the pine nuts in a dry pan until golden brown, stirring constantly. Then let them cool.
- Pine nuts: 90 g
6
Add the remaining nuts directly to the blender.
- Brazil nuts: 7 pieces
- Almond: 7 pieces
7
Clean the garlic and send it with the other ingredients.
- Garlic: 25 g
8
Cut the cheese into small cubes and add to the blender.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 140 g
9
Squeeze lemon juice.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice: 2.5 tablespoons
10
Add wine vinegar.
- Red wine vinegar: 3 tablespoons
11
Add salt.
- Pink Himalayan salt: 1.5 tablespoon
12
Pour out the cooled pine nuts.
- Pine nuts: 90 g
13
Blend for a few seconds.
14
Add olive oil and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Olive oil: 200 ml
- Ground black pepper: to taste
