CLASSIC BASIL PESTO RECIPES

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CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE | BBC GOOD FOOD



Classic pesto recipe | BBC Good Food image

Whizz up delicious homemade pesto in under 15 minutes using just five ingredients. This herby Italian-style sauce is great stirred through pasta for a quick meal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Condiment, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Total Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield Makes 250ml

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g pine nuts
80g basil
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
150ml olive oil
2 garlic cloves

Steps:

  • Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, FatContent 9 grams fat, SaturatedFatContent 2 grams saturated fat, FiberContent 0.1 grams fiber, ProteinContent 1 grams protein, SodiumContent 0.04 milligram of sodium

BASIL PESTO BREAD ROUNDS RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Basil Pesto Bread Rounds Recipe | Allrecipes image

A very easy, versatile recipe of a pesto topping on French bread slices. One of my most requested recipes! Great for potlucks or as an accompaniment to soup or salad meals. Try them with sun-dried tomato pesto!

Provided by Sherbg

Categories     Canapes and Crostini

Total Time 18 minutes

Prep Time 6 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven on broiler setting. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Place under broiler for 5 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted on one side. Watch carefully to ensure they don't burn. Remove from oven, and flip bread slices so that the toasted side is on the bottom.
  • Set the oven temperature for 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, pesto, garlic, Parmesan and salt. Spread evenly over untoasted sides of bread slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Set the oven to broil, and place the rounds under the broiler just until they begin to bubble and turn golden. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.4 calories, CarbohydrateContent 33.8 g, CholesterolContent 15.8 mg, FatContent 22.1 g, FiberContent 1.7 g, ProteinContent 11.2 g, SaturatedFatContent 4.8 g, SodiumContent 648 mg, SugarContent 1.7 g

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