Kittencal's Perfect Pesto Receita

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!

Preparo 5 min
Cozimento 1 min
Calorias 1418.9 kcal
Proteína 43g
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Como fazer Kittencal's Perfect Pesto

  1. 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.
  2. Blend until a coarse paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Add 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
  4. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, cheese, or olive oil to your preference.
  6. Transfer to an airtight container. For optimal freshness when refrigerating, pour a ½-inch layer of olive oil on top before sealing.
  7. 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

9g

Fat

107g

Carbs

4g

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Kittencal's Perfect Pesto?

Kittencal's Perfect Pesto leva cerca de 6 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 5 minutos de preparo e 1 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Kittencal's Perfect Pesto?

Kittencal's Perfect Pesto tem aproximadamente 1418.9 calorias por porção, com cerca de 43 g de proteína, 4 g de carboidratos e 226 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Kittencal's Perfect Pesto?

Os principais ingredientes de Kittencal's Perfect Pesto são Fresh Basil Leaves, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Fresh Garlic Cloves, Parmesan Cheese, Kosher Salt. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.

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