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1/ Prepare the Basil: Wash the basil leaves thoroughly and gently pat them dry using a dish towel or kitchen paper.
2/ Grate the Cheese: Grate the Parmigiano cheese. You can skip this step if you’re using pre-grated cheese.
3/ Blend the Ingredients: Place the basil leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts), garlic, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
4/ Add the Cheese: Add the grated Parmigiano cheese to the paste and blend again until the texture becomes even smoother.
5/ Season to Taste: Taste the pesto and add a pinch of salt if needed, adjusting to your preference.
🌟Handy Tips for Homemade Pesto🌟
⭐️ Make It While the Pasta Cooks: You can prepare the pesto while the pasta is boiling💡 quick and efficient for a busy day.
⭐️ Adjust the Garlic to Taste: Too much garlic can make the flavor sharp or spicy, so feel free to adjust the amount to suit your preference.🧄
⭐️ Try Other Greens When Basil Isn’t Available: No basil? You can still make a tasty pesto using arugula(also known as rocket or rucola) or even carrot leaves as a substitute.🌿
⭐️ Once You Taste It, You’ll Be Hooked!: After discovering the fresh flavor of homemade pesto, I just couldn’t go back. Now, whenever I crave pasta with basil sauce, I make it myself.😊
⭐️Looking for ways to use your homemade pesto?: Try these two delicious pasta recipes using this sauce:
👉 Authentic Pasta al Pesto Genovese with Potatoes and Green Beans 🇮🇹
👉 Chilled Tomato and Olive Pasta with Pesto 🇮🇹
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