Fresh pesto

Name: Fresh pesto
Yield: Makes 10 servings to stir through pasta
Ingredients: 50g blanched almond; 1 large bunch basil leaves; 50g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative; 2 garlic cloves; 150ml extra-virgin olive oil

Good Food teamMakes 10 servings to stir through pastaSource

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Ingredients

50g blanched almond

1 large bunch basil leaves

50g grated parmesan or vegetarian alternative

2 garlic cloves

150ml extra-virgin olive oil

Method

Toast the almonds in a dry frying pan. Tip into a food processor with the basil, Parmesan, garlic and some seasoning. Whizz together while slowly pouring in the olive oil.

Keep in a sterilised jar with a little extra oil to cover the top, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.