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Ina Garten Pesto Sauce Recipe

Ina Garten Pesto Sauce recipe
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Ina Garten’s pesto is a traditional Genovese-style green sauce made by blending fresh basil leaves with toasted pine nuts, garlic, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and extra virgin olive oil. It’s smooth yet textured, rich yet bright, and perfect for elevating simple meals with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1/4 cup walnuts (or pine nuts)

  • 1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)

  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)

  • 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 1/2 cups good olive oil

  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Toast the nuts for depth

  • In a dry pan over medium heat, lightly toast the walnuts and pine nuts for about 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly.

Combine herbs and garlic

  • In a food processor, add the basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.

Add toasted nuts

  • Toss in the cooled walnuts and pine nuts and pulse a few more times to combine.

Stream in olive oil

  • While the processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil and blend until smooth but still slightly textured.

Finish with cheese

  • Add the Parmesan cheese and pulse just until incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Store or serve

  • Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for later.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-pesto-sauce-recipe/