PESTO SAUCE
This simple sauce can be made ahead, and even frozen for future use. A tasty way to liven up pasta, chicken or shrimp.
Provided by canarygirl
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- While preparing other ingredients, toast pine nuts in a 350ºF oven on a cookie sheet.
- This only takes a couple of minutes--as soon as you can smell the nuts toasting, remove them from the oven.
- They should be very lightly browned, but not dark.
- Meanwhile, remove stems from parsley and basil, and remove hearts from garlic.
- Put all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor, and process for about 30 seconds, or until everything is very finely chopped.
- Add olive oil in a steady stream until desired thickness.
- Thicker pesto is better for sandwiches or spreading, while thinner works well for pasta or marinating chicken or shrimp.
- The sauce is now ready for use!
- I like to marinate chicken in 1/2 the pesto for a few hours, reserving the remainder for pasta--just bake 1 1/4 lb marinated chicken strips in a 400º oven for 10 minutes, and toss with cooked mostocholi noodles that have been tossed with the remaining pesto.
- This is also lovely with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 196.4, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 8.5
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Karen Adrian
[email protected]This pesto sauce is a keeper! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's so versatile.
Nichollas Bryan
[email protected]This pesto sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's so easy to make.
Pamela Wagner
[email protected]This pesto sauce is delicious! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something out of a restaurant. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit.
Alton
[email protected]This pesto sauce is incredible! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it on pasta and it was the best pesto pasta I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again.
Tushemerirwe Hadijja
[email protected]This pesto sauce is a keeper! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients and it's so easy to make.
muwonge Bakerm UG
[email protected]This pesto sauce is life-changing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Smkhursheed Mughal
[email protected]This pesto sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and creamy. I used it on pasta and it was the best pesto pasta I've ever had. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Rome Begum
[email protected]This pesto sauce is delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe says and it turned out perfect. The flavors are well-balanced and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Abdullah Gul Abid
[email protected]I love this pesto sauce! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Binita Pariyar
[email protected]This pesto sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something out of a restaurant. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit.
Noreennoreen Irfan
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pesto sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are incredible. I used it as a marinade for chicken, and it was perfect. Will definitely make it again.
Babar Waleed
[email protected]This pesto sauce is amazing! I've never had anything like it. The flavors are so well-balanced and it's so easy to make. I can't wait to try it on different dishes.
Md Shakeel
[email protected]I made this pesto sauce last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the pasta. I will definitely be making this again.
Selim selim
[email protected]Absolutely love this recipe! The pesto sauce is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit! Highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pesto.
max blaylock
[email protected]This pesto sauce is fantastic! I've tried many recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The combination of basil, garlic, and pine nuts is perfect. I used it on pasta, and it was delicious. Will definitely make it again!