quick pesto
I will remember this as being my fuel for my first ever half marathon race, and wow it banged. Carbs before any race is a great idea anyway but with this pesto, you’re going to want to make batches - it’s addictive.
Quick Pesto
Makes 4-5 servings/1 Jar
Ingredients:
3 Bunches Basil Leaves
30g Parmesan Cheese Grated
1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
1/3 Cup or 10-12 Whole Almonds
1-2 Garlic Cloves Grated
190ml or 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pinch of Sea Salt
Method:
Toast the Pine Nuts and Whole Almonds tossing half way through over a medium-high heat on a small pan for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and let to cool down
Pulse the toasted nuts, cheese and garlic for roughly 1 minute until well grounded
Add the basil leaves and slowly pour in the olive oil whilst pulsing the blender until it is a smooth consistency
Lastly add a pinch of salt and blitz for a second then pour into a jar and place in fridge if not using it straight away.
*Pesto can be made 1 day ahead, thus add more olive oil to incorporate well with the pasta
Et Voila! :)