Basil & Pine Nut Pesto Two Ways Recipe

Name: Basil & Pine Nut Pesto Two Ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package fresh basil I chose organic. Washed and patted dry; 4 cloves garlic fresh, peeled; 3/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese good; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 3/4 cup olive oil good, I used single source Greek olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon lime juice or more if needed; shaved Parmesan; 1 tomato ripe; 2 slices proscuitto

Servings: persons

1
Toast your Pine nuts in the oven for about 5-6 minutes at 300 degrees (this is where a small toaster oven comes really handy). If not you can toast them lightly in a small egg pan. Be watchful as they toast really fast and always keep moving them around.
2
Now just toss all your basil leaves (stems too) in a food processor, the peeled garlic, the shaved parmesan, olive oil, lime juice and salt, and pulse 8 to 10 times.
3
Pesto is ready!
4
Toast some Ciabatta (I used Umbria) slices and slather the Pesto generously. Add some thinly shaved Parmesan cheese on top and drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle black pepper.
5
On another slice add some feather light Prosciutto and drizzle some olive oil and black pepper on top. As an option you can also add some fresh Mozzarella or tomatoes under the meat.
6
Party app is done! Enjoy and Happy holidays!

706

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 package fresh basil I chose organic. Washed and patted dry, 4 cloves garlic fresh, peeled, 3/4 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese good, 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Basil & Pine Nut Pesto Two Ways 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.

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Basil & Pine Nut Pesto Two Ways

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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