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Fragrant, delicious, versatile

Every cuisine in the world has its own signature dishes that are happily prepared by people from different countries. One such dish is the Italian pesto sauce. There is an opinion that it was made as far back as Ancient Rome. Although we cannot confirm this with certainty, one thing is clear: no celebration, whether at home or in a restaurant, is complete without pesto sauce.

This sauce is not only tasty and filling, but also light and aromatic; it adds originality to every dish it accompanies.

Chef Andrey Romanenko shared a recipe for a sauce that will win the hearts of all household members from the very first spoon, and they will ask for it to be made again and again.

Classic Basil Pesto

Preparation time — 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

* green basil — 100 g

* pine nuts — 20-30 g

* garlic — 1-2 cloves

* Parmesan cheese — 30 g

* olive oil — 100 ml

* salt — to taste.

Method of preparation:

1. Rinse the basil and dry it thoroughly. If you don't have time for this, wrap it in a paper towel and gently squeeze it with your hands. The moisture will be absorbed by the paper, while the greens will remain clean, dry, and tasty.

2. Prepare the garlic — it is better to use young and juicy cloves.

3. Pine nuts can be lightly toasted in a pan until they have a slight “tan” and aroma. However, if you are using regular nuts, this will not affect the taste and aroma of the sauce.

4. In a blender, chop the basil, garlic, nuts, cheese, salt, and a little vegetable oil. After 15 seconds, add a bit more oil and blend again. Repeat until the sauce becomes thick and homogeneous.

5. Transfer the pesto sauce to a clean glass jar and seal tightly. Store it in the refrigerator, but not for more than 5 days. It is better to make fresh sauce more often than to consume it after it has lost its unique aroma.