Basil Bliss Pesto using a Silvercrest Monsieur Cuisine
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Ah, pesto! This vibrant green sauce is the culinary equivalent of sunshine in a jar. Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, this blend of fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil has been charming taste buds since the 19th century. Legend has it that the name 'pesto' comes from the Genoese word 'pestare,' which means to crush or pound—an apt description for how this sauce is traditionally made. Whether you're tossing it with pasta, drizzling it on grilled vegetables, or simply slathering it on fresh bread, pesto brings a burst of flavor that can brighten even the dullest of meals. Plus, making it at home means you can customize it to perfection—more garlic for the bold or extra cheese for the indulgent! So grab your food processor and let the basil magic begin!
Ingredients
- 50 g Fresh basil
- 3 g Clove of garlic
- 30 g Pine nut
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 2 g Salt
- 1 g Pepper
- 85 g Olive oil
Steps
Pesto Making
- Wash, and add 50 g of fresh basil in the food processor bowl.
- Add 3 g of clove of garlic, 30 g of pine nut, 50 g of parmesan cheese, 2 g of salt, 1 g of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 15sec / 0°C / Speed 7.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add 80 g of olive oil in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 20sec / 0°C / Speed 5.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
Finalize
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl in an airtight jar.
- Add 5 g of olive oil on a preparation content.
- Setaside the preparation content.
