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My Homemade Pesto
by Marco Rufini · 181K subscribers on YouTube
A quick and flavorful homemade pesto made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, and a secret ice cube trick to keep it bright green. Perfect for pasta, bruschetta, or as a spread.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Total
- 2 min
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
7 items- BasilFresh basil leaves, crisp and fragrant
- GarlicRemove the germ for a milder flavor; use only a small piece
- Extra Virgin Olive OilGenerous amount
- Ice CubesTo keep the mixture cold and prevent oxidation
- SaltA pinch
- ParmigianoGrated
- Pine Nuts
Method
- Place the basil leaves in a blender.
- Add a small piece of garlic (remove the germ).
- Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil and start blending.
- Add a few ice cubes while blending to keep the mixture cold and prevent oxidation.
- Add a pinch of salt and continue blending.
- Add the Parmesan and pine nuts, then blend until smooth.
- Check the consistency with your finger; it should be creamy and spreadable.
Marco Rufini
Professional chef181K subscribers on YouTube115.9M total channel views🧑🍳 Fidasse è bene, ma magnà... è mejo! 📍 Casale Rufini, Gallicano Nel Lazio (RM) 📩 rufini.info@gmail.com In elenco AGCOM Il mio nuovo libro 👇 https://amzn.eu/d/0hAuoE5k
