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Classic pesto recipe

26 ratings

Pesto is a classic Italian favourite – and this easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to whizz together for a vibrant sauce. Stir through pasta, spread it on pizza as an alternative to tomato sauce, or use to coat meat and fish for maximum flavour. See method

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare
201 calories / serving
Gluten-free

Ingredients

30g pine nuts
½ garlic clove
½ tsp sea salt
30g pack fresh basil, leaves picked
20g Parmesan, finely grated
5 tbsp olive oil

Each serving contains

Energy
830kj
201kcal 10%
Fat
21g 29%
Saturates
3g 17%
Sugars
0g 0%
Salt
0.6g 10%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 0.8g Protein 3.2g Fibre 0g

Method

Place the pine nuts in a small frying pan and toast on a low heat until golden. Remove and allow to cool.
Blitz together the garlic, salt, basil and pine nuts in a small food processor to create a coarse paste (or use a pestle and mortar and pound the ingredients together).
Stir in the grated Parmesan and olive oil. If not using immediately, transfer to a small jar or bowl and pour a little oil over the top to cover (this prevents the pesto oxidising), store in the fridge and use within 3 days.

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