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Easy to make PESTO

Hello 👋

The flavour of a homemade pesto sauce cannot be compared to a commercially prepared product. The wonderful flavour and aroma of sweet basil, pine nuts, parmesan and of course garlic blend together to bring you that true Italian sensation one is looking for when mixed with pasta of all shapes and sizes.

Enjoy x Jules x

RECIPE 👍

1 litre

30 minutes

15 - 20 minutes to toast pinenuts

180ºC

Ingredients

250g pine nuts

- lightly toasted

10 cloves of garlic

- peeled

150g fresh basil leaves

- no stalks

50g fresh mint leaves

- no stalks

50g flat parsley leaves

- no stalks

500ml extra virgin olive oil

250g fresh parmesan cheese

- finely grated

Extra olive oil

- optional

Instructions

Prepare the pine nuts:

01

Toast the pine nuts to a light caramel in moderate oven. Allow to cool.

To make pesto:

02

Put garlic, parmesan, herbs, olive oil and pine nuts in a food processor. Puree to a coarse paste but be careful not overwork it.

03

Add more olive oil to get the consistency you want.

04

Use immediately or keep until required.

Special tips x

Do not be tempted to add manufactured pre-grated parmesan – the end result is very bitter. If you cannot buy fresh parmesan, substitute with grated ementalle cheese. This fabulous sauce keeps for ages in a glass jar in the fridge (allow to room temp to serve) and can be added to any plain pasta for a quick, delicious authentic Italian meal.

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