Sensational Basil Pesto
TOP TIP - Give it as a gift by pouring it into a little jar and covering it with olive oil to stop it discoloring.
Jess Murphy
Jess Murphy
Recipe - SuperValu Online
Sensational Basil Pesto
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time15 Minutes
Ingredients
50g pine nuts
80g basil leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely grated
50g SuperValu Parmesan Cheese Shavings
150ml SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
- Toast the pine nuts for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, tossing once halfway through. Let them cool.
- Pulse the cooled pine nuts, grated parmesan, and garlic in a food processor until finely ground.
- Add the basil leaves. Gradually blend in the olive oil until the pesto is mostly smooth.
- Season with salt to taste and enjoy.
15 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
SuperValu Pine Nuts (200 g)
€4.99€24.95/kg
SuperValu Fresh Basil (20 g)
€1.19€59.50/kg
SuperValu Garlic (3 Piece)
€1.05€0.35 each
Not Available
SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L)
€5.89€5.89/l
Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Prepare a rimmed baking tray with parchment paper.
- Toast the pine nuts for 5-7 minutes until golden brown, tossing once halfway through. Let them cool.
- Pulse the cooled pine nuts, grated parmesan, and garlic in a food processor until finely ground.
- Add the basil leaves. Gradually blend in the olive oil until the pesto is mostly smooth.
- Season with salt to taste and enjoy.