Best 6 Pesto Cheap And Easy Pesto For Garlic Lovers Recipes
Pesto is a versatile sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of many different dishes. This recipe will guide you through making a cheap and easy pesto that is sure to please even the most discerning garlic lover. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious pesto that will add a burst of flavor to your favorite pasta, pizza, or sandwich.
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EASY PESTO
This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.
Provided by Rebecca Jane Thompson
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 12m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 388.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
SIMPLE GARLIC AND BASIL PESTO
This recipe is something that you can make quickly and easily using a blender. Everything you need is easy to find in your local supermarket. This paste is great for putting on or in meat and pastas, or with cottage cheese in stuffed pasta shells. Once I start making this, the orders from friends and family keep coming in. For best taste, pesto should be heated up in the meal it's being prepared with.
Provided by FUZZYGREENMONKEY
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
SIMPLE ROASTED GARLIC PESTO
This is a super simple pesto using roasted garlic. I do not add pine nuts just because I don't normally stock them and this pesto is fabulous without them! cooking time includes roasting the garlic
Provided by sgawrysiak
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut off the top of a whole head of garlic so most of the cloves show through the top.
- Wrap in foil and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
- In a food processor add the roasted garlic, basil (crush in fingers as you add it), cheese and about 2 tbs oil.
- Pulse and check consistency. If its too thick add more oil.
- Enjoy over pasta!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 72, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.3
EASY PESTO
Use pine nuts or walnuts for this classic pasta sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.
SIMPLE PESTO PASTA
Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal.
Provided by MOMof5
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
QUICK & SIMPLE PESTO (CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE) SAUCE
This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL. Note: Pine nuts are AKA Pignoli Nuts
Provided by BlondieItaliana
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.
- Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1628.5, Fat 166.2, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 927.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 31.6
Tips:
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Use a variety of nuts in your pesto. Pine nuts are the traditional choice, but you can also use walnuts, almonds, or pistachios. Each type of nut will give the pesto a different flavor.
- Don't over-process your pesto. You want it to be chunky, not smooth. If you over-process it, the pesto will lose its flavor.
- Add a little bit of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to your pesto for a brighter flavor.
- Use pesto as a sauce for pasta, pizza, or grilled vegetables. You can also use it as a dip for bread or crackers.
Conclusion:
Pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, try making a batch of pesto. You won't be disappointed.
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