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Classic Basil Pesto

Urban Tiller

Basil is typically used in pasta or pizzas, but today we'll be making pesto. This classic basil pesto is a sauce that can be eaten with meat, fish, vegetables, or even as a dip on its own.

Feel free to throw this into any of your dishes to give it a fresh kick, or eat it together with toasted bread!



Ingredients:

Basil - 100g, only leaves plucked

Salt - 1 tsp (or to taste)

Garlic - 1/2 clove, crushed

Pine nuts - 50g lightly toasted

Extra-virgin Olive oil - 100ml (92g)

Instructions:


Step 1:

Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan in a food processor and season with salt. After pulsing together, slowly stream in the olive oil and process till emulsified (that means the sauce has come together)


Step 2:

Store in an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to a week.

Feel free to freeze it into ice cube trays and then store the frozen pesto cubes in a plastic bag or container. Store for up to 6 months.



Closing:


That's it! A simple easy sauce that doesn't require too much effort.

I found that the parmesan flavor was a little strong, so feel free to remove half if you don't enjoy having a strong cheese flavor.


The only time-consuming part would be removing the basil leaves from the stem, but don't let that stop you from trying out this recipe! Hope you enjoy it!


- Duncan, Chef In Residence at Urban Tiller


 
 
 

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