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Nutrition: per tbsp

  • kcal88
  • fat9g
  • saturates2g
  • carbs0g
  • sugars0g
    low
  • fibre0.1g
  • protein1g
  • salt0g
    low
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, August 2011

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A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.125 ratings

helen.causier1730478

question

How long will the pesto keep in the fridge

esmefleeman63958

question

How long does it last in the fridge ?

jacV9RF973R

Excellent recipe. Only one I use. My 2 tips, use the freshest basil possible, discard bruised, discoloured leaves, I sometimes toast almond flakes instead of pine nuts which can be expensive and can never taste any difference.

carragoona06868

question

Can you freeze it?

helengroothues

Yes, it freezes well but make sure you defrost it at room temp rather than in microwave as it’s really hard to gauge the time and often it then separates and goes clumpy.

pattiobrien11166223

Simply the best pesto recipe…easy peasy. I also sometimes (when I don’t have enough basil leaves) add in some Italian parsley which is always in my tunnels. Thant you good FOOD!

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