Classic Pesto Recipe Video
Ingredients
| Basil | 2 Bunch (200 gm) (2, Large, At Least The Amount Shown Here, But The More The Better!) | |
| Pine nuts | 60 Gram | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (15 gm) | |
| Parmesan cheese | 75 Gram | |
| Olive oil | 4 Tablespoon | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Pasta | 800 Gram (To Serve 4) |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 1065 Calories from Fat 299
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34 g52.3%
Saturated Fat 5.9 g29.5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 12.7 mg4.2%
Sodium 402.7 mg16.8%
Total Carbohydrates 150 g49.9%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%
Sugars 7.9 g
Protein 35 g70.5%
Vitamin A 54.3% Vitamin C 17.2%
Calcium 32% Iron 34.7%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. Start off by peeling the garlic and trimming the end away. Remove any very thick stalks from the basil.
2. If using a Mortar and Pestle then rip the basil into smaller pieces and place in the mortar with the garlic, pine nuts and some freshly ground salt and pepper and grind up until everything is well broken down. 3. Grate and add in the Parmesan Cheese and the oil and stir well to make a thick, fragrant paste. If you prefer to use a Food Processor (either may be more or less suitable depending on the amount of basil you have) then place the pine nuts, parmesan, basil, garlic, olive oil and salt and pepper in the food processor bowl and blend until a paste is obtained, being sure to stop the blender periodically and clear any large pieces of basil away from the sides.
4. At this point, you can either set the pesto aside and store, covered, in a refrigerator until ready for use, or you can continue on and mix it with some pasta for an awesome meal.
SERVING
5. Serve pesto with any of your favorite dish.
Editors Review
The amazing blend of garlic, basil and parmesan cheese makes this classic pesto. It can be served with pasta or sandwiches. Check out the recipe right here.Chef
