Can you freeze basil pesto?

Yes, you can freeze basil pesto for later use. Store it in an airtight container and freeze it for up to 6 months.

What can you use basil pesto for?

Basil pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, as a flavoring for salads, as a dip, or as a topping for grilled vegetables.

Is it possible to make lactose-free basil pesto?

Yes, you can use lactose-free cheese or omit the cheese to make the basil pesto lactose-free.

recipe pesto basil

Name: recipe pesto basil
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 jar (400g)
Ingredients: 100 g fresh basil leaves; 100 g parmigiano reggiano in pieces; 70 g pine nuts; 2 to 3 cloves of garlic; Black pepper from the grinder; A pinch of salt; Juice of 1 lemon; 6 tbsp olive oil

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Making pesto with basil is so incredibly simple and a thousand times tastier than a jar from the supermarket. With just a handful of fresh ingredients – delicious Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted pine nuts, and a hefty dose of fresh herbs – you can whip up a real flavor bomb in no time! Whether you mix it through a plate of pasta, spread it on a crunchy bruschetta, or spoon it onto a fresh salad.

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 1 jar (400g)

100 g fresh basil leaves
100 g parmigiano reggiano in pieces
70 g pine nuts
2 to 3 cloves of garlic
Black pepper from the grinder
A pinch of salt
Juice of 1 lemon
6 tbsp olive oil