If you want to upgrade your homemade pesto, start by roasting 3 heads of garlic to bring out its sweetness. The roasted garlic is blended with pine nuts, fresh basil, cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a rich and flavorful pesto. Perfect for tossing with hot pasta or using as a versatile sauce, this pesto can be enjoyed immediately or stored for later use.

Quick Info

⏱️ 60 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 77%

Nutrition

416 cal • 16g protein • 13g carbs • 35g fat

Tags

[Vegetarian] • [Easy] • [Pescatarian] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 3 head garlic
• ¾ cup pine nuts, toasted
• 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil + 1 tablespoon, divided
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 4 cloves of garlic, grated
• 2 tsp salt

Instructions Preview

1. Roast the Garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°…
2. Peel off the papery outer layers of the ga…
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the…

…and 10 more steps

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Recipe by: Mimo Ahmed • From: Tasty