Classic Basil Pesto

Name: Classic Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italienische Küche
Ingredients: 50 g fresh basil; 2 cloves fresh garlic; 100 ml extra virgin olive oil; 70 g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP; 30 g Pecorino cheese in one piece; 1 pinch fine salt

10 min

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Price per portion:€ 5.37

Ingredients

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Fresh basil 50 g Basilikum frisch

Fresh garlic 2 Zehen Knoblauch frisch

Extra virgin olive oil 100 ml Olivenöl extra nativ

Parmigiano Reggiano 70 g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Pecorino 30 g Pecorino Käse am Stück

Fine salt 1 Prise Salz fein

Preparation method

Ingredients overview

50 g fresh basil
2 cloves fresh garlic
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
70 g Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
30 g Pecorino cheese in one piece
1 pinch fine salt

Carefully clean the basil leaves with a cloth (do not wash to preserve the aroma). Peel the garlic and finely grate the cheeses.

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until the desired creamy consistency of the pesto is achieved. Serve immediately or transfer to a jar and cover with a layer of olive oil.

Chef's tip

For an even more intense aroma, you can briefly toast the pine nuts (if added) in a dry pan until golden brown. The pesto will keep in the refrigerator for several days if it is always well covered with olive oil.