I’ve been making this pesto for years now and absolutely love it. It uses the traditional pine nut that gives it that distinct ‘Mediterranean’ flavour you just can’t beat. I sometimes mix it up a bit using cashew nuts or macadamias, but always keep coming back to this one. Simple, beautiful, delicious.
Ingredients:
1 large bunch of basil leaves (leaves only)
3 medium cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of raw organic pine nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (deli bought blocks are recommended for quality)
1/2 – 3/4 cup of olive oil (depending on the consistency you like)
Method:
- Blend all the ingredients together in the food processor until you have the consistency you are after (adding extra olive oil if needed).
Inspiration:
Replace pine nuts with macadamia nuts for a slightly different flavour.
Use pesto as a side to any main dish or as the star ingredient in any Pesto Pasta.
Gluten Free | Sugar Free
See our Recipe for Pesto Orecchiette
