My Friend, Tony’s Best Pesto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0

My Friend, Tony's Best Pesto Recipe

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

226

Sugar

Fat

24g

This classic Italian sauce has been adapted by my friend, Tony, to create a bright, fresh pesto that can be made in just minutes. With the perfect balance of fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, and olive oil, this pesto is incredibly versatile and can be used as a sauce, marinade, or condiment. It is a must-have in any culinary repertoire, and once you try My Friend, Tony's Best Pesto, you will never want to go back to store-bought versions again.

Instructions

1.	Add the basil, garlic cloves, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and pine nuts to a food processor fitted with a blade attachment.
2.	Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until well chopped and combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3.	With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until you reach your desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste and pulse again to combine.
4.	Store the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.

PROS

My Friend, Tony’s Best Pesto is quick to make, versatile, and full of delicious, fresh flavor.

It can be used to add an Italian twist to a wide variety of dishes, from traditional pasta dishes to grilled meats and toasted breads.

CONS

This recipe contains pine nuts, which can be relatively expensive and may be difficult to find in some areas.

Additionally, some people have nut allergies and may need to avoid this ingredient altogether.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

My Friend, Tony’s Best Pesto contains fresh basil, which is a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and magnesium.
Olive oil, another key ingredient, has been linked to heart health due to its high content of healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

	2 cups fresh basil leaves
	2 large garlic cloves , peeled
	1/2 cup parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
	1/4 cup pine nuts
	1/2 cup olive oil
	salt & pepper