Pesto

Name: Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup parsley, chopped, firmly packed; 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, firmly packed; ½ cup olive oil; ½ cup cream; 14 lb butter, softened; 3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; ½ cup pine nuts (or walnuts); 2 tablespoons water, boiling (from the pasta pot); 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Pesto – a delicious recipe with parsley, fresh basil, olive oil, cream, butter, garlic. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup parsley, chopped, firmly packed
1 cup fresh basil, chopped, firmly packed
½ cup olive oil
½ cup cream
14 lb butter, softened
3 -4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
½ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
2 tablespoons water, boiling (from the pasta pot)
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Grind the parsley, basil, olive oil, cream, butter, garlic, salt and pepper, and pine nuts in a food processor or by hand, until a smooth sauce is formed (can be refrigerated or frozen at this point).
2
Pour into a small saucepan, add the water, and gently saute for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Turn off the heat and add the cheese.
4
Toss it with your pasta.
5
Buon appetito!

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup parsley, chopped, firmly packed, 1 cup fresh basil, chopped, firmly packed, ½ cup olive oil, ½ cup cream, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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