Basil pesto
Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 12, 2026A fresh green sauce made by blitzing or crushing basil with toasted nuts, parmesan, garlic and olive oil. Stir it through pasta or spread it on pizza and sandwiches.
15 minPrep
5 minCook
8Servings
—Calories
Ingredients · 5
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- Pine nuts (or cashews)50 g
- BasilLeaves picked
- Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)50 g
- Garlic cloveChopped1
- Olive oil100 ml
Method · 3 steps
- 1
Toast the pine nuts or cashews gently in a frying pan on a low heat.
- 2
Tip the nuts into a small food processor with the rest of the ingredients and pulse to a rough sauce. Or crush everything by hand with a large mortar and pestle.
- 3
Store it in the fridge and use within 3 days.
