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Home-made pesto
Pesto has so much flavors and only takes about 5 minutes to create. Very easy made in a food processor, or using a mortar and pestle.
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Recipe home-made pesto
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2 persons
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2015-04-21, this recipe is for 2 persons and takes 5 minutes.
Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
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Preparation time
5 minutes
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Total time
5 minutes
Making the home-made pesto - 5 minutes
Grate the grana padano or parmesan cheese and peel the garlic cloves. Combine basil leaves, pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, grated grana padano and olive oil in the food processor.
It will only take a few minutes to create a smooth mixture. Season with pepper and salt. Actually, that's all there is to it. Very easy for something so delicious. Use it to create a lovely pasta dish, or use it on fish, meat or even pizza. Enjoy!
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