Beloleum Green Pesto Recipe: Homemade, Easy and Delicious
We love to cook. In fact, in this Beloleum blog we have already shown you some of our recipes: Zucchini gazpacho, , Pink hummus with beet or the Ajoblanco, an Andalusian classic.
Eating is a pleasure and more when it comes to top quality products. Today we bring you a recipe for green pesto, made with fresh basil, with which you will succeed in no matter what context.
And it is that, Italian cuisine is one of the best in the world. for that, With this pesto sauce recipe, Your diners will not leave anything on the plate!
Ingredients for your basil green pesto recipe
To follow this traditional Italian recipe, we must have quality products. It is very easy to do, but -remember- that the raw material is what makes the difference.
Take the notebook and write down the following:
- 3 cups of fresh basil (We will have previously washed and drained).
- 1 garlic clove.
- Peeled pine nuts (a third of a cup).
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (Cheese is never a problem!).
- 3/4 of a cup with grated Roman cheese (At his default, he uses another cow cheese).
- a pinch of salt.
- pepper to taste.
- half a cup of Beloleum Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Ready? Well, let’s go to the kitchen!
How to make this easy basil homemade pesto?: Follow the steps below
Actually, follow the next and only step. This green pesto recipe is so easy!
In a blender, pour all the ingredients: Basil, garlic, pine nuts, cheeses and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. Mix well until it becomes a paste. If you see that the pasta is very thick, add more EVOO and make it an amazing sauce.
The point of salt and pepper, we recommend that you leave it for the end. Cheese is already a very salty product in itself, so it sins of caution. Don’t let it be salty!
Other types of pesto
You are going to be the king or queen of your house with this sauce so rich and simple to make. Remember that this is a recipe for green basil pesto, but there are also other Types of pestos:
- Cashew pesto.
- with avocado.
- with pistachios.
- Red pesto or alla trapanese pesto (with dry tomatoes and Modena vinegar).
- with ginger.
- Spinach pesto.
- coriander pesto.
and a long etcetera. There are many versions of this traditional Italian seasoning. Therefore, we cannot forget the basil pesto and walnuts or also the recipe for green pesto with almonds, among others.
Dishes in which to include the recipe with pesto verde beloleum
Did you like our green pesto recipe? Do you know which dishes to include? Right now we give you a few ideas!
Enjoy your pasta with our green pesto
If we talk about “pesto” and “Italy”, the word “pasta” could not be ignored. Indeed, any type of pasta with green pesto is a perfect combination.
Spaghetti, macaroni, gnocchi, ravioli… our mouths make water! And if you have thought of something more elaborate to leave your guests enraptured, a radiatore recipe with pesto and bolognese or a vegan pizza with basil pesto sauce are two great options.
Other recipes with green basil pesto
But this wonderful green pesto recipe not only goes well with pasta, but with any other type of dish. Or if not, look what menu We have prepared you:
- Roasted tomato salad, avocado and our Italian green pesto recipe.
- Grilled beef meat accompanied by pesto sauce.
- Tuna with fresh vegetables and pesto sauce as dressing.
- Mozzarella and pesto ice cream.
So now you know, try making your basil pesto at home with our beloleum oil! Try it with the soft Arbequina oil!
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