Classic Basil Pesto Sauce Recipes

CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE

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This post covers how to make pesto sauce, how to store it, and more! If you've never made homemade pesto before, you've been missing out!

Provided by Sweet Basil

Categories 50+ Homemade Condiment Recipes

Time 4m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 Cup plus 1 1/2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
3 Cloves Garlic (unpeeled)
3 Cups Fresh Basil (packed)
1/4 Cup plus 1-2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Cup plus 2 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
Salt ((to taste))

Steps:

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the pine nuts and garlic.
Toast for a few minutes or until golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally to toss the pine nuts and promote even color.
Once the pine nuts are done, remove them from the pan and continue to toast the garlic.
Remove garlic from the pan and remove the skin.
Wait until both garlic and pine nuts are cooled.
Place the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and pulse until smooth, but still a tad grainy in texture.
Place everything in a bowl and stir in the cheese.
Salt to taste and store according to post directions.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 Cup, Calories 842 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 85 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 388 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 2 g

BASIL PESTO

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Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BASIL PESTO

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Keep this basic Basil Pesto recipe from Food Network Kitchen in your arsenal and use it for topping pasta, fish, chicken, pizza and more.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Steps:

Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.
If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in cheese.

CLASSIC PESTO

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Some say using a blender rather than a food processor results in a smoother puree. When combining pesto with pasta, Ligurians mix a small ladle of the cooking water into the pesto just before adding the noodles; this dilutes the concentrated sauce and helps it adhere to the pasta.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce No-Cook Low Carb Parmesan Basil Pine Nut Summer Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups fresh basil leaves (from about 3 large bunches)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino Sardo or Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Steps:

Combine first 4 ingredients in blender. Blend until paste forms, stopping often to push down basil. Add both cheeses and salt; blend until smooth. Transfer to small bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Top with 1/2 inch olive oil and chill.)

PESTO GENOVESE (AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BASIL PESTO)

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An authentic Genoese pesto. It's straight from Italy and you won't find a better recipe! This calls for a spoonful of pecorino cheese, but you could also use all Parmesan in a pinch. To store in fridge for up to 1 month: place pesto in a jar, cover with olive oil, and top with a lid.

Provided by MadameDanielaMoscaToba

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 ½ tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

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