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Jamie Oliver Pesto Recipe

Jamie Oliver Pesto recipe
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Jamie Oliver’s pesto is a traditional Italian green sauce made with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lemon. It’s typically used as a pasta sauce, marinade, or topping and is known for its fresh, herby, nutty, and cheesy flavor profile.

Ingredients

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    • 2 large handfuls of fresh basil leaves

    • 1 small handful of pine nuts (about 30g)

    • 1 garlic clove, peeled

    • 50g Parmesan cheese, finely grated

    • Extra virgin olive oil (approx. 100ml, adjust as needed)

    • Juice of ½ lemon (optional)

    • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Toast the pine nuts (optional)

  • Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2–3 minutes until golden. Let them cool.

Step 2: Blend the ingredients

  • In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan.

  • Pulse a few times to combine.

Step 3: Add the oil

  • With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the mixture reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4: Finish with lemon and seasonings

  • Stir in lemon juice, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Blend again briefly.

Step 5: Serve or store

  • Use immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container with a layer of olive oil on top.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/pesto-recipe/