Quick Pesto Recipes

QUICK & SIMPLE PESTO (CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE) SAUCE

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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

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
3/4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts

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

QUICK PESTO

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This recipe was created with flexibility in mind, and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients. You can make variations by switching up the nut and herb combo withcilantro and almonds; parsley, walnut, and Parmesan cheese; or basil, pine nut, and Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Quick & Easy Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 clove garlic
1/4 cup nuts
2 cups herbs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup cheese
Salt and pepper

Steps:

In a food processor, finely chop 1/2 clove garlic. Add 1/4 cup nuts and grind. Add 2 cups herbs and process with 1/4 cup olive oil. Add 1/2 cup cheese (if using) and process to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

PESTO

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Basic pesto, made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. This recipe differs from the classic preparation by the addition of parsley. You can add a little extra Parmesan to the mixture if you like.

Provided by ANDERVAL

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 3.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 59.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CLASSIC PESTO

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Whizz up delicious homemade pesto in under 15 minutes using just five ingredients. This herby Italian-style sauce is great stirred through pasta for a quick meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 15m

Yield Makes 250ml

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

50g pine nuts
80g basil
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
150ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

EASY PESTO

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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

Ingredients

¼ cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

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

QUICK BASIL PESTO

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Nuts & Seeds

Time 5m

Yield Makes 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped
3 cups packed basil leaves
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Pulse garlic, nuts, basil, oil, and cheese in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt and pepper.
Freeze in ice-cube trays, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

EASY PESTO

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Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

50g pine nuts or cashews
large bunch of basil, leaves picked
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
1 garlic clove, chopped
100ml olive oil

Steps:

Toast the nuts in a pan over a low heat. Tip into a mini chopper with the remaining ingredients, or use a large pestle and mortar, then blitz or pound into a rough sauce. Will keep for three days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

EASY PESTO

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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

Ingredients

1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

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.

QUICK PESTO

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This classic Italian pesto recipe comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. Freeze extra for homemade pesto well beyond basil season.

Provided by Amy Mastrangelo

Yield Makes about 1⅓ cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 large garlic cloves
½ cup pine nuts
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, coarsely grated (⅔ cup)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Stop motor and add nuts, cheese, salt, pepper, and basil, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated. Editor's note: This recipe was originally published in the September 2002 issue of 'Gourmet' and first appeared on Epicurious in August 2004.

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