Making Basil Pesto: Homemade Pine Nut Basil Sauce Pasta

Today, the flavor is amazing and it's really nutty.

Once you try it, you can't get enough

I'm going to try making homemade basil pesto.

Basil pesto is one of the Italian dishes

It is a sauce mainly eaten on pasta or pizza.

The fragrant aroma and nutty flavor of basil are superb.

You can try making various dishes with this sauce.

Making shrimp pasta with the basil pesto I made today

I'll share the recipe with you~

You can feel the freshness just by looking at the ingredients, right? :)

It is the perfect ingredient to prepare for spring.

Personally, I like oil pasta,

If you add basil pesto like this...

Because basil itself is a vegetable that people either love or hate.

There are many people who dislike it.

So, most basil pesto sold in the market is

It is made by mixing spices such as dried basil powder.

However, if you try the one made directly with fresh basil...

The regular sauce probably won't suit your taste... haha

However, for those of you saying, "The basil scent is too strong and hard to eat!"

Basil itself has a strong scent, so

Those trying it for the first time might feel some aversion.

In that case, increase the amount of garlic slightly, or add pine nuts or other nuts.

You can enjoy it much more if you eat it.

If you add pine nuts first, the nutty flavor is maximized.

Even first-time eaters will find it to their liking.

Lightly roast the pine nuts over low heat until they turn brown.

Then the savory flavor increases and

The fishy smell of pine nuts is removed!

Now all you have to do is put all the ingredients in the blender and blend them.

First, 50g of fresh basil leaves that have been washed thoroughly and drained,

50g roasted pine nuts, 1 tablespoon minced garlic,

40g of Parmesan cheese powder,

And 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt

Please sprinkle a little pepper.

Finally, add olive oil

Please grind it in short bursts.

If you blend it for a long time

It is prone to browning due to heat generation.

Please be careful~~

(It varies slightly depending on the blender)

It's so simple, right?

The refreshing scent of basil is subtle

Seeing the basil pesto aroma

It feels like it perfectly captures the taste of spring :)

Put the basil pesto in an airtight container.

Make sure to pour olive oil over it and store it.

Block contact with air

You can keep it fresher for a little longer.

[Basil Pesto Storage Period]

Usually, if refrigerated, it can be stored for up to 2 to 4 weeks.

Please note that it can be consumed for up to one year when stored frozen!

I made basil pesto, so with this sauce

I'm going to make shrimp pasta.

After thawing the frozen shrimp and rinsing them under running water,

Remove moisture with a kitchen towel.

Season with salt and pepper.

After sautéing the garlic in a preheated pan to release its aroma,

Add shrimp and grill.

Usually, boiling noodles takes about 8 minutes, but,

You can adjust it according to your preference.

If you add a tablespoon of olive oil to boiling water

The noodles don't stick together and have a glossy finish.

Also, do not throw away the noodle water; set it aside.

It is good to use later when adjusting the sauce consistency.

Add boiled noodles to the pan where the garlic and shrimp were grilled.

Add basil pesto and a little pasta water.

Just stir-fry it lightly and it's done :)

Fragrant basil pesto pasta and

A warm spring to enjoy together

Wishing you a happy spring too

May you be filled with blessings.