How to make basil pesto

Make Basil Pesto

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The quality of the ingredients is essential for the outcome. Get the most flavorful basil and a nice chunk of real parmesan. Start by picking the basil leaves and place them in the food processor.

The quality of the ingredients is essential for the outcome. Get the most flavorful basil and a nice chunk of real parmesan. Start by picking the basil leaves and place them in the food processor.

Shave the parmesan into the food processor.

Shave the parmesan into the food processor.

Add the pine nuts. Add a pinch of salt and 3/4 of the oil. Turn on the food processor and add the remaining oil to get a creamy sauce. Avoid over processing it, it's nice to have some bits.

Add the pine nuts. Add a pinch of salt and 3/4 of the oil. Turn on the food processor and add the remaining oil to get a creamy sauce. Avoid over processing it, it's nice to have some bits.

Drain your choice of pasta, here I am using baby gnocchi, and stir the sauce in. Plate and garnish with some extra sauce and olive oil, as well as a light dust of parmesan if you want. Enjoy!

Drain your choice of pasta, here I am using baby gnocchi, and stir the sauce in. Plate and garnish with some extra sauce and olive oil, as well as a light dust of parmesan if you want. Enjoy!

  • 50.0g Basil leaves
  • 80.0g Shaved Parmesan
  • 30.0g Pine nuts
  • 100.0ml Extra Virgin Olive oil
  • Salt
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