Description
With a multitude of pesto recipes, why try another one? This recipe instructs in detail how to make basil pesto the way Italians prepare it at home and in their restaurants, the freshly-made type sold in salumeria stores in Italy. It is not thin and pourable as sold in jars. Instead, it is thick paste. Practical as well as cost efficient, pay for pesto rather than the weight of oil. Thin-out and serve as you wish. You control the style of pesto rather than relying on commercial producers to dictate viscosity.
Packed with flavor rather than oil, Sweet Basil Pesto is much more than a sauce to toss with pasta. It is a marinade, a condiment, and a garnish that flavors a huge range of dishes made with grains, seafood, poultry, meat, legumes, vegetables, cheese, and eggs. Creative uses and serving suggestions are in Chef’s Tips, as well as important recommendations for what Italians add to thin-out their pesto. (It isn’t oil.)
Original recipe, thoroughly tested. Detailed step-by-step directions. Ingredient listing includes ounce/gram weights or volume, where applicable, making it easy to follow. One recipe PDF and photo. Ingredient information and special techniques for making this authentic sweet basil pesto the way it is made in Italy. Makes 1cup/8 ounces/240 ml. Easily double or triple recipe. Make 2 to 3 days before serving. Remains vibrant up to 3 weeks refrigerated.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.