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Enchanting Basil Pesto Sauce

A stunningly simple yet irresistibly flavorful basil pesto sauce that elevates your dishes to the next level. Perfect for pasta, but also delicious on a sandwich or as a dip. No stress if you've never made pesto before, it's super easy and I'll guide you step by step!

Preparation Time
15 min
Difficulty
Makkelijk
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 large handfuls of fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 60 grams grated Parmesan cheese
  • 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
  •  Salt and pepper to taste
Nutritional Facts
Fat 20
Protein 4
Carbohydrates 2
Energy (kcal) 210

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown. Be careful not to burn them!
  2. 2 Place the basil, toasted pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. 3 Add the Parmesan cheese and blend again. While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Continue blending until you have a smooth, creamy pesto.
  4. 4 Season with salt and pepper. And voilà, your basil pesto sauce is ready to serve! That was easy, right?