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Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto is a vibrant, flavourful sauce that adds a fresh, aromatic touch to pasta, sandwiches, or veggies. Simple to make and delicious in any dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 100 g Grated Parmesan
  • 50 g Pine Nuts
  • 300 ml Light Olive Oil
  • 1 Clove of Garlic
  • 1/2 Lemon
  • 1 pinch of Salt
  • 1 pinch of Pepper

Equipment

  • 1 CASO Chop & Go Multi Chopper
  • 1 CASO Kitchen Flavour Spice & Coffee Grinder (if you'd like to make a small amount)

Method
 

  1. Toss the basil, grated parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic into the CASO Chop & Go Multi Chopper (use the CASO Kitchen Flavour Spice & Coffee grinder if you fancy just a small amount and adjust recipe accordingly), and get ready for a burst of flavour.
  2. Secure the lid and start blending, let the magic begin.
  3. Add 100ml olive oil and continue blending.
  4. Repeat step 3 two more times. Watch as it comes together beautifully.
  5. Add a splash of lemon juice, give it a taste, and adjust with salt and pepper to perfection.
  6. Store your pesto in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days (top tip: use the CASO OneTouch Vacuum Sealer Eco-Set to make it last even longer), or divide into portions and freeze for future flavour-packed meals!