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Pesto

Condiments

Ingredients

  • 25g (1oz) fresh basil leaves, weighed without stalks
  • 30g (3 tbsp) pine nuts
  • 100ml (3½fl oz) olive oil
  • 25g (1oz) freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

  1. Place the basil leaves, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor and blitz. Add the olive oil and blend until well chopped and creamy, using maximum speed.
  2. Add the cheese and seasoning and briefly process to combine. Transfer to a screw topped jar if not using immediately. It is best used the same day, as the colour fades on keeping.

[!Tip] Serve with pasta, soups or fish.