Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts. It’s a versatile and healthy sauce that everyone should have in their fridge, so here are a few secrets that will help you prepare the best homemade pesto sauce.
Chopping It
A common beginner mistake when making pesto is putting all the ingredients in the food processor. The sauce will be much tastier if you chop the basil, nuts, and garlic by hand and then blend in the food processor with olive oil.
Pine Nuts Alternatives
Traditional pesto is made with pine nuts, but you can also use less expensive nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds.
Olive Oil
Investing in a quality and tasty olive oil is a good idea if you want to make a flavorful pesto sauce. Also, don’t forget to pour a layer of olive oil on top of your pesto to keep it fresh and green.
Cheese
Most pesto recipes call for parmesan, but if you’re not a fan you can use any hard cheese you prefer. Make sure to stir in grated cheese at the end, and don’t put it in the processor.
