Italian Recipes

Garlic-Free Basil Pesto Recipe

Published
Feb 9, 2025
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1 min
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Italian Recipes
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Category: Sauces and Dressings
Serves: 1

Ingredients:

Ingredient Quantity
Fresh Basil Leaves 60g
Pine Nuts 40g
Pecorino Cheese (grated) 20g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 180g
Fine Salt to taste
Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (grated) 20g

Instructions:

To make this delightful Pesto Without Garlic, start by carefully washing and drying the basil leaves. You can gently wipe them with a dry cloth if you prefer, as this prevents any bruising or oxidation of the leaves. Once your basil is prepped, transfer it to a tall mixing jar.

Add the pine nuts, along with the grated Pecorino and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, and now it’s time to blend everything together. Using an immersion blender, pulse the mixture until smooth and well-combined. The pesto should be rich, aromatic, and vibrant.

Once blended to your desired consistency, your Pesto Without Garlic is ready to be used in a variety of dishes—whether tossed with pasta, spread on bread, or drizzled over vegetables. Enjoy the clean, herbaceous flavor of this simple, garlic-free sauce!