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Pesto sauce
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 250ml
Ingredients
- 50g pine nuts
- large bunch of basil
- 50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
- 150ml olive oil, plus extra for storing
- 2 garlic cloves
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 remaining ingredients and process until smooth, then season.
- STEP 2
Pour the pesto into a jar and cover with a little extra oil, then seal and store in the fridge. It will keep in a fridge for up to two weeks.