Kittencal's Perfect Pesto Recette

Unlock the secret to unbelievably delicious pesto! This recipe, perfected through countless experiments, delivers the ideal balance of fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, and sharp Parmesan. Using only the finest ingredients, including high-quality freshly grated Parmesan cheese and kosher salt, makes all the difference. This recipe is incredibly versatile; enjoy it immediately or store it in the fridge (covered with a ½-inch layer of olive oil) for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze it for later use! Feeling adventurous? Try our variation for vibrant Red Pesto by simply reducing the basil and adding sun-dried tomatoes!

Préparation 5 min

Cuisson 1 min

Calories 1418.9 kcal

Protéines 43g

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Adaptée de Food.com, puis testée et standardisée par Forktionary.

Ingrédients pour Kittencal's Perfect Pesto

Fresh Basil Leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts
Fresh Garlic Cloves
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (high-quality recommended)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

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Comment préparer Kittencal's Perfect Pesto

Combine 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves, ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, ¼ cup pine nuts, and 2 large garlic cloves in a food processor or blender.
Blend until a coarse paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
Add 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, cheese, or olive oil to your preference.
Transfer to an airtight container. For optimal freshness when refrigerating, pour a ½-inch layer of olive oil on top before sealing.
To make Red Pesto: Reduce basil to 3 cups and add ½ cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to the blender along with the other ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

89 g

Sugar

Fat

107g

Carbs

Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Kittencal's Perfect Pesto ?

Kittencal's Perfect Pesto prend environ 6 minutes du début à la fin — environ 5 minutes de préparation et 1 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Kittencal's Perfect Pesto ?

Kittencal's Perfect Pesto contient environ 1418.9 calories par portion, avec environ 43 g de protéines, 4 g de glucides et 226 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Kittencal's Perfect Pesto ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Kittencal's Perfect Pesto sont Fresh Basil Leaves, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Fresh Garlic Cloves, Parmesan Cheese, Kosher Salt. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.