Pesto Sauce: Simple and Fullflavored
Pesto
BY BETTY WATSON
Sometimes not complicating is the best way to enjoy things. And this recipe is the proof. With freshest of the ingredients brought together without hassle you have the most amazing flavorful pesto sauce.
I had this questing always lurking on back of my head “How to make a pesto?”. I knew it was simple but the amount of ingredients always put my recipe on the edge, until I found this pesto sauce recipe. Give it a try and you will fall in love with its simplicity and creamy pesto sauce.
Ingredients:
- Bulk of Parmesan Cheese to make 1/2 Cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh Parsley
- ¼ cup fresh Basil (or 1 Tbsp dried basil)
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 to 1 cup Olive oil
Method:
- Cut bulk Parmesan cheese into ½” cubes. Allow to reach room temperature, then drop into Bosch blender, blend using speed 4 (high).
- While still running oh high, add ½ cup parsley to cheese in blender.
- Now add rest of the ingredients.
- On speed 4, drizzle olive oil – just enough so it blends together and forms a sauce.
- Serve over hot pasta. Enjoy.
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September 22nd, 2011 at 10:54 am
I loooove pesto, especially with pasta. Sounds delicious!
September 22nd, 2011 at 10:56 am
Thank you Caroline.
September 22nd, 2011 at 10:58 am
Oh I love pesto, its easy and great with summer fresh herbs and I also have the blender from Bosch and love it.
September 22nd, 2011 at 10:59 am
Thank you Nancy, I am glad you love pesto and have Bosch Blender.
September 23rd, 2011 at 7:41 am
What a classic! Nothing better than home made pesto.
chow! Devaki @ weavethousandflavors
September 23rd, 2011 at 8:26 am
Thank you Devaki.
September 23rd, 2011 at 6:19 pm
Ohhh homemade pesto! I have to admit this has been my to-make list forever, I mean FOREVER… I don’t really know what to do with the pesto sauce besides pasta…and maybe sandwich? But looking at this pasta, my mouth just naturally water…. delicious Chandani!!!!
September 24th, 2011 at 4:05 am
So true!! I’ve never had pesto before, especially as I didn’t use to like herbs that much, but now that that’s changed, it sounds delicious!! I’ll have to try making pesto some day- it’s so simple!
September 25th, 2011 at 8:50 pm
There is nothing like fresh pesto! What a beautiful creation you have here. It looks almost as good as I’m sure it tastes! Thank you for tempting my taste buds and bringing a smile to my face. Blessing as your week begins!
September 26th, 2011 at 10:37 am
Thank you Monet. Your comment always brings smile to my face.
September 26th, 2011 at 10:40 am
Specially for busy work and school night this is a life saver. Thank you Von.
September 26th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Thank you Nami. That’s a great idea to use it over sandwich . Why did I not think of it?
September 29th, 2011 at 11:55 am
My kiddo is begging for pasta sauce and pesto – she saw someone having it for lunch at school. I am on a mission!
September 29th, 2011 at 11:58 am
A classic combination! Gotta make some pesto too for the weekend pasta meal!
September 29th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
Let me know how it goes Angie.
September 29th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
You have got one healthy eating kid. I hope I am able to help you in your mission alittleyum.
October 5th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
I love pesto and there is endless combos, simple..fresh..delish!!
October 5th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
I love pesto..simple..fresh..delish!!
October 5th, 2011 at 7:52 pm
I love pesto..simple..fresh..and delish!!
October 6th, 2011 at 9:59 am
Thank you Bonnie and I love the new look of your website.
October 8th, 2011 at 12:04 am
I could spend the rest of my life eating that dish…as simple as that..! In fact, I prepare pasta with pesto, once a week..a family favorite! The photo is mouthwatering!
October 10th, 2011 at 6:41 am
I love pesto; those bright, herbaceous flavors can perk up any dish! I like that you cut it with some parsley here, since basil becomes criminally expensive as the days grow colder.
October 10th, 2011 at 9:23 am
I know exactly what you mean Hannah. I had so high hope for my basil this year but the weather got cold all of sudden and I forgot to bring it in. So tried to get it from grocery for my muffins they were expensive.
October 10th, 2011 at 9:39 am
So true Christina. I love eating pasta almost anytime and specially with fresh and simple ingredients like this even better.
October 11th, 2011 at 10:19 am
Chandani, I love pesto, but never made it…seeing yours I sure will have to give this try…looks beautiful!
Hope you are having a great week
October 11th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Thank you Juliana.
January 7th, 2012 at 2:41 pm
I mix the pecorino with the pasta at the same time as the sauce in the pan and stir energetically so the cheese becomes part of the sauce.
January 26th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
With it, I had a pork belly sandwich, which I chose after some dithering because face it, I love pork belly.