Italian sauce
Description
Minimal ingredients — excellent result. Pesto sauce originates from Liguria in northern Italy; it has a rich flavor and emerald color. In Sicily, sun-dried tomatoes and almonds are added to pesto. The finished sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Gently wash the basil and dry thoroughly.
- 2
Step 2
Separate the basil leaves from the stems and transfer them to the immersion blender cup. Also add the upper soft part of the stems; the lower fibrous part can be discarded.
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Step 3
Cut the Parmesan into small pieces and add to the basil.
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Step 4
Add pine nuts. To make the sauce more aromatic, lightly toast the nuts in a dry skillet. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, add a garlic clove and a pinch of salt.
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Step 5
Blend everything with a blender until smooth.
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Step 6
Place the prepared sauce into small jars and refrigerate until cooled. Serve with meat and fish dishes, or use "Pesto" to prepare salads and appetizers.