Basil Pesto
I had made Basil Pesto before, but recently I had been experimenting with it a lot, mixing various ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (roasted or fresh)
- 1/3 cup olive oil (add more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Variations for Basil
- Mint + Cilantro
- Parsley
- Spinach
Variations for Pine Nuts
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Cashews
Add-ons with your Pesto
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Jalapeno
Preparation
00
Toast Pine Nuts and Garlic
01
Add Pine Nuts, Garlic and Lemon to a Food Processor
02
Add basil leaves to the mix
03
Add parmesan cheese, Add Olive Oil
04
Mix the ingredients well.
Your Pesto is ready! Mix it with your Spaghetti.
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Jagdeep
