About Recipe

Basil Pesto is a classic Italian sauce that is traditionally made by pounding/grounding the ingredients like fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic & olive oil in a mortar using circular motion of the pestle and finally adding shredded cheese (parmigiano reggiano) to the ground paste. But now a days many use food processors, mixers to quicken the process as I did for this recipe. I find Pesto quite similar to our Indian Green chutney which we prepare using Mint & Coriander, green chilies. This Pesto can be served tossed with cooked pasta or used as spread for sandwiches and rolls. Basil Pesto has a really nice refreshing green color that is very soothing to the eyes and the aroma due to the to amalgamation of all these ingredients is just divine. Pesto can be preserved for days in refrigerator. Save it in a air tight container/jar and top it with a layer of olive oil which will help to preserve this pesto for longer period.