Basil Pesto

Prep: 10min
| Servings: 4 | Cook: 5min
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Enjoy the delicious basil pesto from Spoonsparrow with pasta, fresh baguette or as a savory pastry filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle of basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 70 ml Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 20 g Parmesan cheese
  • 20 g young pecorino cheese
  • Pepper (from the grinder)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Wash basil under cold water and shake dry. Toast pine nuts without fat in a pan. Peel garlic.

  2. 2.

    Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic and 35 ml oil with an immersion blender or crush finely in a mortar. Gradually add salt, cheeses and remaining oil as needed, seasoning with pepper. Serve with your chosen dish.