Marinades & DressingsPesto

Classic Pesto Sauce

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 3 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

150ml Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
25g pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, halved
40g basil leaves
50g freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Method

Heat 3 tbsp of the Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a frying pan, add the pine nuts and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring until golden. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds and then leave to cool.
Place the pine nut and garlic mixture in a food processor together with the remaining ingredients. Blend slowly until thick but not too smooth.
Season to taste and serve tossed into fresh cooked pasta. Can be stored in a screw-top jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a distinctive, rich and fruity flavour that beautifully complements fresh ingredients. Perfect for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping, it’s a versatile addition to everyday cooking.