Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto Recipe

Name: Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head garlic; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 -5 sprigs fresh Italian parsley; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; lemon wedge; salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste)

Servings: persons

1 head garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -5 sprigs fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
lemon wedge
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut top 1/3 off of garlic head; peel away paper skin to thin layer or 2 surrounding the cloves.
3
Place in small ovenproof dish; drizzle top with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
4
Cover with foil and bake in preheated oven for 70 minutes; allow to cool.
5
Squeeze garlic out of the paper skin into a small bowl; set aside.
6
Place half the basil in a blender; add 1/2 the extra virgin olive oil, garlic, parsley, pine nuts, salt, pepper, and the remaining basil, the other half of the oil, and pulse until blended.
7
Remove mixture to a bowl; add the parmesan and juice from lemon wedge and mix well.
8
Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

793

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head garlic, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basil And Roasted Garlic Pesto

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