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Prepare the ingredients
- Fresh basil leaves: 2 cups
- Roasted pine nuts: ⅓ cup (can be replaced with walnuts)
- Minced garlic: 1 tablespoon
- 1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Steps to follow
Put basil leaves and pine nuts in a blender, set to medium speed, and blend the ingredients finely
Add minced garlic, grated cheese to the blender, and continue to blend finely
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Set to low speed, slowly add olive oil to the blender, continue to blend until smooth sauce is obtained
Finally, season with salt and ground pepper to taste, and it's ready to serve.
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Note: If you want to freeze the Pesto sauce for later use, do not add the cheese to the blender, as the cheese will make the sauce difficult to freeze and affect its flavor. Blend the remaining ingredients in the specified order. Use plastic wrap to line a baking sheet and pour the pesto sauce onto it. Freeze and then remove from the baking sheet, place in a zip-top bag, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you're ready to use, thaw and add grated Parmesan or Romano cheese to the blender for a smooth mixture.
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2. How to make vegan Pesto sauce
This recipe does not use cheese, making it suitable for vegetarians. It also includes lemon juice to perfectly balance the richness of olive oil and enhance the fresh, fragrant, nutritious taste of other ingredients.
Prepare the ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Steps to make
- Place pine nuts, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender, blend until smooth
- Add basil leaves to the blender and continue to blend until smooth
- Finally, slowly add olive oil to the mixture and blend until smooth
- For a richer flavor, add 2 teaspoons of white truffle oil to blend with the mixture
- This sauce can be stored for up to 2 days in the refrigerator
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3. How to make creamy Pesto sauce
This recipe offers a rich Pesto flavor combined with the smooth and light fragrance of cream, making it very appealing. Give it a try!
Prepare the ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- ½ cup pine nuts or walnuts or almonds
- ½ cup grated pecorino or parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Steps to make
- In a blender, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, garlic, and grated lemon zest. Blend on medium speed until smooth
- Add salt, pepper, and slowly pour olive oil into the mixture while continuing to blend
- Finally, add the cream and blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little filtered water
- This sauce can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator
With these 3 Pesto sauce recipes, you can enjoy them with pizza, pasta, toasted bread, baked potatoes... Enjoy your meal with this sauce!
See also:
- How to make teriyaki sauce
- How to make Thai sauce
