Thermomix Basil Pesto
This fresh and flavour-packed pesto is made entirely in the Thermomix using basil, garlic, Parmesan, olive oil and pine nuts.
Servings: 220 grams
Ingredients
- 40 g Parmesan
- 20 g fresh basil, leaves and stalks (do not wash, or they will be soggy!)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 30 g pine nuts
- 100 g extra virgin olive oil
- pinch of salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the Parmesan to the Thermomix bowl and grate for 10 sec/speed 10 until finely grated. Transfer to a separate bowl. There is no need to clean the Thermomix bowl.
- Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil to the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 15 sec/speed 7. Scrape down the bowl with a spatula, then mix again for 15 sec/speed 7.
- Add the grated Parmesan, then mix for 3 sec/reverse/speed 5. Season with salt.
- The pesto is ready to eat! See the recipe post for serving suggestions. Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge. It will thicken slightly, so give it a good stir before using it.
Notes
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
To freeze: spoon the pesto into an ice cube container to freeze, then pop them out and store them in a zip lock bag. The pesto will last for up to 6 months in the freezer.
