Welcome to our kitchen, where we’re diving into the art of Italian cuisine with this step-by-step tutorial on making authentic pesto sauce from scratch, using fresh basil straight from the garden! In this video, we’ll guide you through the process of creating the perfect balance of flavors and textures that make pesto sauce a beloved classic.
Join us as we showcase the vibrant green hues and aromatic herbs that characterize this traditional sauce. From selecting the freshest basil leaves to achieving the ideal consistency, we’ll share all the tips and tricks you need to elevate your pasta dishes to new heights.
With just a handful of simple ingredients like basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil, you’ll learn how to create a sauce that’s bursting with freshness and flavor. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
So grab your mortar and pestle or food processor, roll up your sleeves, and let’s get cooking! Follow along with us as we blend, mix, and taste our way to a homemade pesto sauce that’s perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta or spreading on crusty bread.
Don’t settle for store-bought pesto when you can easily make your own delicious version at home. Join us on this culinary adventure and discover the joy of creating authentic Italian flavors right in your own kitchen. Buon appetito!
welcome back in this episode we cover how to make the classic authentic pesto sauce this sauce originates from Gena in the LI region in the Northwest part of Italy the ingredients are for tablespoons of pine nuts roasted or not 1 teaspoon sea salt two peeled garlic cloves for packed cups of sweet Italian basil thick stems removed half a cup extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated put the blender blade in the Deep Freeze for around 30 minutes to prevent the heat damaging the basil leaves first start by rinsing and drying your basil be gentle as you may damage the leaves and lose the flavor in the blender add the extra virgin olive oil now add the garlic and the pine nuts blend on maximum for 20 to 30 seconds now add the parmesan cheese and the basil leav leaves season with the salt and blend for another 20 to 30 seconds if the consistency is too thick add more olive oil if it is too thin add more basil and cheese store in a jar and cover the top with olive oil to prevent molding and oxidation store in the fridge thanks for joining us today until next time happy cooking
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