PROPER PESTO
There are lots of recipes people claim taste better if made by hand, but there's no easier case to prove that than pesto. The intensity of the flavors is beyond compare, and as if by some kind of magic, this gorgeous spread develops an addictive spiciness. You can taste each ingredient, and yet when smashed together, new and wonderful flavors are released.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush garlic and pinch of kosher salt in a mortar with the pestle until garlic is mashed and paste-like, 1 or 2 minutes. Add basil in 3 or 4 additions, crushing and pounding down the leaves until they form a fairly fine paste, about 8 minutes or more depending on size of leaves and thickness of stems. Add and pound in pine nuts.
- Transfer a handful of grated cheese to mortar and pound into the sauce. Add another handful of cheese and incorporate into the mixture. Continue adding cheese a handful at a time until completely incorporated, about 5 minutes.
- Drizzle in olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time, pounding it into the sauce. When all the olive oil has been added and emulsified into the mixture, transfer pesto to a bowl and drizzle surface with olive oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 6.2 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 169.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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Cosmin Coman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again.
MijAn Mijan
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.
Wanaa Wavna
[email protected]I love this pesto recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
Breanna Parks
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great way to add flavor to pasta, pizza, or chicken. I highly recommend it.
Clearigan Surrender
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pesto recipe for a while now and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Crow Jschlatt
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.
Lizzie Kure
[email protected]This is the best pesto recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I highly recommend it.
Hm Imran
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again.
Jon Garcia
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.
Joseph Simelane
[email protected]I love this pesto recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
Teniola Adetimehin
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh basil. It's also a great way to add flavor to pasta, pizza, or chicken. I highly recommend it.
Okenwa Chioma Olivia
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pesto recipe for a while now and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.
Tohidul Isl
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.
Faton Alija
[email protected]I've been making this pesto recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's so simple to make and the flavor is incredible. I highly recommend it.
Daniella David
[email protected]This is the best pesto recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love using it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.
Awaisudin Yarema
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I'll definitely be making it again.
Vincent Obama
[email protected]This pesto is so versatile. I've used it to make pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.
Ketshepaone Motlhabane
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh basil instead of dried. It really makes a difference in the taste.
Jimbeth Tuazon
[email protected]This pesto recipe is a game-changer! The flavors are so fresh and vibrant, and it's incredibly easy to make. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables, and it's always a hit.