Parsley pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
1 cup (enough to serve 4 with pasta)
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Parsley pesto
Description
The Parsley pesto recipe combines two large handfuls of flat-leaf parsley with pine nuts, garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice, and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or pecorino cheese. These ingredients are blended with extra virgin olive oil until smooth to create a vibrant green sauce. Alternatively, a mortar and pestle can be used to pound the mixture to a similar consistency.
This pesto carries a fresh and slightly tangy profile due to the parsley and lemon juice, with creamy richness from the cheese and olive oil, and subtle earthy notes from pine nuts and garlic. Its texture is smooth and easily tossed into pasta or added as a flavorful spread.
Common uses include mixing with your favorite pasta, adding to salads or spinach for an extra layer of flavor, and serving alongside roast chicken or grilled fish as a bright garnish. The recipe allows flexibility in ingredient proportions based on taste.
Parsley pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays or small containers for up to six months, facilitating convenient use for future meals without loss of quality.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (60g) flat leaf parsley ( 2 large handfuls)
- 1 heaped tbsp pine nuts
- 1 queeze lemon juice (around 1 tsp)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp parmigiano reggiano freshly grated, or pecorino cheese
- 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a bowl and blitz until smooth with an immersion blender.
- If using a mortar and pestle add it to the mortar and pound until smooth. Season and use as required.
Notes
- Freeze parsley pesto in small portions using ice cube trays or containers for up to six months.
- Use pesto to toss with pasta, as a sandwich spread, or added to salads and cooked greens for extra flavor.
- It pairs well served with roast chicken or grilled fish, enhancing their taste.
- Use freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino cheese for the best flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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