HOW TO EASILY MAKE PESTO FROM FRESH BASIL
This WONDERFUL and easy recipe is courtesy of http://www.pickyourown.org. As expensive as basil pesto is in the stores, you'd think it was difficult to make; but it is incredibly easy. The only equipment you need is a food processor, blender or chopper.
Provided by Adrienne in Reister
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pick the leaves off of the stems. Discard any flower buds, stems or leaves that aren't in good shape. All we want are leaves; small, medium or large; as long as they are a healthy green, not brown or molding!
- Wash the basil. Just wash them in a large bowl under cold water, no soap!
- Chop the pine nuts and garlic in the food processor. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a blender.
- Add the basil leaves, lemon, and olive oil and chop. Stuff the basil leaves (in small batches) into the food processor and chop them into the garlic, olive oil and pine nuts.
- Chop the mix until it forms a thick, smooth paste.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor and blend! IMPORTANT NOTE: if you intend to freeze the pesto, leave the cheese OUT and add it when you thaw and use the pesto.
- Add 1 teaspoon of sugar or Splenda to the batch to bring the flavor alive. (Optional).
- The pesto will keep in refrigerator for about a week, or you can freeze it and it will last for 3 to 6 months.
- Serving? Most people serve it over pasta or use it to season fish and chicken dishes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.2, Fat 84.9, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 389.2, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 6.4, Protein 17.6
THE BEST BASIL PESTO
Pesto is so versatile, the principle of herbs, nuts and cheese, bolstered by garlic and good extra virgin olive oil, can be taken in so many different ways. This is the classic combo, celebrating basil, pine nuts and Parmesan, but use what you've got in stock.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories Quick fixes Vegetables Italian Potato Keep cooking and carry on Sauces & condiments
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and bash the garlic in a pestle and mortar with a pinch of sea salt.
- Pick the basil leaves and add with the pine nuts, and pound to a coarse paste.
- Muddle in the extra virgin olive oil and finely grate and stir in the Parmesan, adding a splash of water if you like it a little runnier, then continue bashing and pounding until smooth.
- Have a taste and season with salt and black pepper, if needed. For a lovely creamy finish, try crumbling in and stirring through a cooked Jersey Royal. Serve with grilled meat or fish, or simply stirred through pasta - delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 14.2 g fat, SaturatedFat 2.9 g saturated fat, Protein 4.4 g protein, Carbohydrate 1.6 g carbohydrate, Sugar 0.4 g sugar, Sodium 0.5 g salt, Fiber 0.3 g fibre
FRESH BASIL PESTO
Steps:
- Season the pesto sauce: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Toss with pasta for a quick sauce, dollop over baked potatoes, or spread onto crackers or toasted slices of bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 359 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 38 g, ServingSize Makes 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
FRESH BASIL PESTO
A great recipe for fresh basil pesto with just the right amounts of everything. Even my DH loves it!
Provided by Klantz
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine basil, oil, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
BASIL PESTO
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
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.
FRESH BASIL PESTO
Serve pesto with a long, thin pasta such as fettuccine or spaghetti.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Italian Recipes
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pulse basil leaves, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. With the machine running, pour in olive oil in a thin, steady stream, blending until the mixture is well combined and emulsified. Serve pesto with a long, thin pasta such as fettuccine or spaghetti. Store in an airtight container covered with a thin layer of oil (to preserve color) in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
BASIL PESTO
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
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
FRESH BASIL & PARMESAN PESTO RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh basil leaf, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper
Provided by Jennifer Beylard
Categories Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, blend together fresh basil leaves and the pine nuts, pulsing several times until well-chopped and combined. Then, add parmesan cheese and garlic and pulse until well-combined.
- Slowly stream in the olive oil while pulsing to keep the olive oil from separating.
- Season lightly with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta or refrigerate in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Carbohydrate 0 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 1 gram, Sugar 0 grams
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