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How to Make Basil Pesto

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How to Make Basil Pesto

This is the original green pesto

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Step 1 of 8
Put the basil in a blender (or similar)

Put the basil in a blender (or similar)

Step 2 of 8
Add pine nuts (toasted)

Add pine nuts (toasted)

Step 3 of 8
Add grated parmesan cheese

Add grated parmesan cheese

Step 4 of 8
Add minced or chopped garlic

Add minced or chopped garlic

Step 5 of 8
Add oil (enough to be able to mince the ingredients together)

Add oil (enough to be able to mince the ingredients together)

Step 6 of 8
Add salt and pepper and mince it well

Add salt and pepper and mince it well

Step 7 of 8
Clean glass and add the pesto and add oil on top

Clean glass and add the pesto and add oil on top

Step 8 of 8
There u go - home made pesto

There u go - home made pesto

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1 Fresh Basil plant

2 Cups Parmesan Cheese

3 Garlic cloves

1 Olive oil (depends on the paste you wish)

200 Grams Pine Nuts (&/or toasted almonds)

⅕ Teaspoons Salt

⅕ Teaspoons Pepper

Sofie Bach

Thanks a lot, now I will try making it:-)

Sofie Bach 5 months ago

Princess Mononoke

Yes, in deed, for a small portion you should go for the following (then by time you will know whether you like it with more or less of each ingredient): 11/4 dl./0,5 US cup/8 spoons Olive oil 15g/1,5 spoon Pines 3 spoons grated parmesan cheese 2 hands full of basil 1-2 garlic cloves 1/2 teespoon salt a littel bit of pepper

(author) 5 months ago

Sofie Bach

Can't you write the ingredients "size", you know ex. 1/4cup of basil or 120g. Of basil?:-)

Sofie Bach 5 months ago

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Princess Mononoke

Almonds are a good alternative to pine nuts. I often use almonds instead or mix it. Roast them on the pan before u chop them to get a great taste.

(author) 5 months ago

Leonardo Brunale

I can't find these pine nuts in Brazil. Did you already try it with other type of nuts? Like cashew nuts?

Leonardo Brunale 5 months ago

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Princess Mononoke

If you just add it in a clean glass you must eat it within like 14 days. You will see if it is going bad because it will mold. However if you want it to last a long time then clean the glasses using atamon and it will last - enjoy :-)

(author) 5 months ago

Marissa Porter

How long does this usually last?

Marissa Porter 5 months ago

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