ZESTO PESTO

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OK, the name's silly, but this version of pesto is really good! The recipe makes enough to generously sauce 1 lb of your favourite pasta. Developed for RSC #6. (edited to add that this recipe eventually won Ready, Set, Cook! #6. I am so proud of this creation and all the favourable reviews it has received - thanks to all who have tried it.)

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 lb of pasta, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 black peppercorns
1 cup firmly packed spinach leaves, stems discarded, washed well and spun dry
1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup very dry white wine
1/2 cup cashews, toasted lightly and cooled or 1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 lemon, zest of
1 lb linguine (or your favourite pasta) or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles (or your favourite pasta)

Steps:

  • Mince and mash the garlic to a paste with salt and peppercorns.
  • In a processor or blender, puree spinach with basil, oil, wine, cashews, Parmesan, lemon zest and garlic paste.
  • The pesto keeps, covered with a thin film of olive oil and chilled, up to 2 weeks.
  • This makes enough for 1 lb of pasta.

Heather Tehonica
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This pesto is okay. It's not the best I've ever had, but it's not bad either.


Md Mogdi
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe is pretty good.


Baloch Chokri
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This pesto is a great way to add a pop of flavor to any dish.


Kristel Khoury
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I love the bright and lemony flavor of this pesto. It's perfect for summer dishes.


Gerlee Chuluunhuu
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This pesto is so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish.


Nizhamu Deen
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe is really good. It's not too heavy or oily.


Kajiman Moktan
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This pesto is a great way to use up leftover herbs. It's also a great way to add flavor to a simple dish.


slava slava
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I love how this pesto is made with lemon zest. It gives it a bright and refreshing flavor.


ayoon gamela
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This pesto is the perfect addition to any Italian dish. It's flavorful and aromatic.


Shivaram NK
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I made this pesto for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Ajmal shahid Shahid
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This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that it's made with fresh ingredients.


Hasn Khan
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pesto. But I'm so glad I did! This pesto is delicious and I can't wait to try it on other dishes.


mathew noname
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This pesto is a game-changer! I love how versatile it is. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches.


Don Osaps
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I've tried many pesto recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so simple to make and the flavor is incredible.


Me anisur Islam
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This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I used it on pasta, but it would also be great on grilled chicken or fish.


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