It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Fresh pesto recipe

Ingredients

  • 50g blanched almond
  • 1 large bunch basil leaves
  • 50g grated parmesan, or vegetarian alternative
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150ml extra-virgin olive oil

Method

  • Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan. Tip into a food processor with the basil, Parmesan, garlic and some seasoning. Whizz together while slowly pouring in the olive oil.

  • Keep in a sterilised jar with a little extra oil to cover the top, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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