Best Perfect Pesto Recipes
PERFECT PESTO PASTA
The key for this recipe is to add the basil at the end instead of blending everything all at once. Use an olive oil good enough for sipping-there's a lot of it.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Pasta Basil Parmesan Pine Nut Quick & Easy Summer Soy Free Peanut Free Kid-Friendly
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Toast pine nuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool, 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and grated Parmesan to food processor and pulse until finely ground, about 1 minute. Add basil and, with the motor running, add oil in a slow and steady stream; continue to process until pesto is mostly smooth with just a few flecks of green remaining, about 1 minute. Pulse in 1 tsp. salt.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Place pesto and butter in a large bowl. Add pasta and 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid. Toss vigorously with tongs, adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until pasta is glossy and well coated with sauce. Taste pasta and season with more salt if needed.
- Divide pasta among bowls. Top with shaved Parmesan.
- Do Ahead: Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Pour oil over to cover by 1/4" to prevent browning. Press plastic wrap directly against surface and chill.
MAYA'S PERFECT PESTO PASTA SALAD
My 10-year-old daughter Maya and I created this easy but delicious pasta salad, featuring her favorite pesto flavors. This salad is great as the center of a light dinner, or as a side dish.
Provided by mpkneip
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
- Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, oil, and garlic in a food processor; blend to make pesto.
- Toss pasta with pesto and mix in red onion, radicchio, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
KITTENCAL'S PERFECT PESTO
I have experimented with many ingredient amounts for pesto, I have finely found the one that has a perfect balance of flavor --- this will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, if you are storing it in the refrigerator I suggest to place a 1/2-inch layer of oil on top of the pesto and cover with a lid or you may freeze --- the success of this recipe will depend on the quality of Parmesan cheese that you use, if possible try to use a good quality freshly grated cheese it really will make a difference with the taste of the pesto, and please use only kosher salt --- FOR RED PESTO; reduce the basil to 3 cups, and add 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes to the blender along with other ingredients.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 1m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic cloves in a blender (or food processor).
- Blend until a paste form, stopping often to push down the basil.
- Add in the Parmesan cheese and Kosher salt; blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl.
- NOTE to clean fresh basil leaves; swirl in a bowl of water then spin them very dry in a salad spinner.
- If not using right away store the clean leaves in a sealed plastic bag with a slightly damp paper towel, the leaves should keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
HAILE THOMAS'S "PERFECT PESTO PIZZA WITH SWEET POTATO CRUST" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground flaxseed, water, sweet potatoes, almond flour, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, ground flaxseed, cashews, pistachio, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, spinach, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, olive oil, bell pepper, cherry tomato, red onion, fresh arugula
Provided by Ashley Trenkle
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 17-inch round or a 18x26-inch (45x66-cm) rectangular metal tray with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flaxseed and water. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, almond flour, flax egg, salt, pepper, dried rosemary, and additional flaxseed. The mixture will be thick and pasty.
- Spread the mixture onto the tray and flatten slightly. Place the sweet potato crust in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are crisp and golden.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the pesto. Add cashews, pistachios, fresh basil, cilantro, spinach, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, and olive oil to a food processor and process until mostly smooth with a bit of texture.
- When the pizza crust is done baking, spread the pesto on top, then cover with bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 5 minutes more. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Top with arugala.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 41 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 11 grams
PERFECT CHICKEN PESTO PIZZA
When we are hungry for pizza around our house, we usually want something different than the same old pizza we can order from the local delivery places. This Chicken Pesto Pizza is requested time and time again!
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Cut chicken tenders into bite size pieces.
- Spray a medium nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and cook chicken over medium heat for 3 minutes.
- Add onion and pesto; cook and stir 3 more minutes or until chicken is completely cooked through.
- Arrange tomato slices and chicken mixture on pizza crust, leaving bare the 1 inch from the edge.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the pizza.
- Bake 8 minutes or until pizza is hot and cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 202.2, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.9, Protein 15.4
PERFECT PESTO
This pesto recipe is not only easy and beautiful it is a great base for so many dishes. Take advantage of this basil and Italian parsley pesto on sandwiches, appetizers and pasta!
Provided by Cheese Please
Categories Spreads
Time 7m
Yield 1 cup, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- I decided to blanch my basil leaves. Blanching is great to do if you want to freeze some pesto for later, and it also brightens up the color of your pesto. It is easy to blanch - bring a pot of water to boil, and preparing a bowl of icy water. Pick a bunch of basil with kitchen tongs and immerse in the hot water for 2-3 seconds. Then submerge basil in the ice bath. Blanching basil leaves really comes down to the condition of your ingredients. If your basil looks great, is fresh and fragrant, skip this step!
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process for about 60 seconds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 4.4, Sodium 85.1, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.1
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