PESTO

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If you make pesto my way -- blanching the basil quickly and shocking it in ice water -- you'll find that it stays bright green and that it tastes every bit as fresh as when it's made with raw basil. It even keeps the same, big, fresh aroma. Promise. I also blanch the garlic to soften its bite. And I don't add nuts.

Provided by Tom Colicchio

Categories quick, condiments, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

1 large bunch basil
4 cups ice cubes
3 cloves garlic
1 cup Italian extra virgin olive oil
3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Pluck leaves from basil. Discard stems.
Place ice cubes in large bowl, add 2 quarts cold water, and place large strainer in bowl so strainer fills with ice water.
Bring 3 quarts water to boil in saucepan. Drop in garlic, cook 30 seconds. Remove with slotted spoon. Add basil leaves, cook 15 seconds, then remove with skimmer, and place in ice water. Cool about a minute. Drain well. Squeeze out excess water.
Place basil and garlic in food processor, and process until chopped. Transfer to blender and process at high speed, adding olive oil in thin stream while machine is running. Add cheese, and process until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and process briefly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1140, UnsaturatedFat 94 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 119 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1540 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Sk RIAD

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This pesto is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. They loved the flavor and the texture.

Ali RajpOot

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pesto recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.

Gelbu Sherpa

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I love this pesto! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Ninia Benjamin

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This pesto is a staple in my kitchen. I use it on everything! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.

A G

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I'm not a big fan of pesto but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've been using it on everything from pasta to sandwiches.

Saskriti Lawati

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I followed the recipe exactly and my pesto turned out perfect. It's so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to use it on my next pasta dish.

miss nobody

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This pesto is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. They loved the flavor and the texture.

Sharmin Milon

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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good pesto recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper.

Randy Grossman

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I love this pesto! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've been making it for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.

Rana Waris

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This pesto is a staple in my kitchen. I use it on everything! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.

irugoo company

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I'm not a big fan of pesto but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've been using it on everything from pasta to sandwiches.

Mike Daly

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This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've already made it twice in the past week. It's a great way to use up fresh basil.

Nomi Awan

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I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor. I also like that it doesn't have any nuts in it. I'm allergic to nuts so this is a great option for me.

Arham Jutt

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I followed the recipe exactly and my pesto turned out perfect. It's so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to use it on my next pasta dish.

Ansar Butt

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This pesto is amazing! I made it last night and it was a hit with my family and friends. They couldn't get enough of it.

Md Robin Ahm

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I've tried a lot of pesto recipes but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and versatile. I use it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.