Pesto del sol
After they soak in the sun all summer long, I cut down my basil plants and make this gorgeous pesto. This basil pesto is mellowed with fresh spinach and enhanced with black olives. I make big batches and freeze in small containers for the whole year. It will keep in the refrigerator for a week. Toss with pasta, spread on meat or sandwiches, or add a spoonful to flavour your favourite recipes. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Serves: 12
- 175g (6 oz) fresh spinach
- 175g (6 oz) fresh basil
- 90g (3 oz) pinenut kernels
- 60g (2 oz) walnuts
- 24 small black olives
- 4 cloves garlic
- 150g (5 oz) grated Parmesan
- 75g (2 oz) grated Pecorino
- 225ml (8 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 dash freshly ground black pepper
Method
Prep:15min ›
Ready in:15min
- In a food processor, blend spinach, basil, pinenuts, walnuts, olives and garlic. Blend in Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses. Gradually add oil, processing until smooth; season with pepper. Serve at room temperature.
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Reviews & ratings
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Reviews in English (25)
Personally I loved it. I liked the touch of adding black olives, it really did make a tasty difference. Yum! Will make again for sure - 22 Nov 2010
Used different ingredients. I used 50% Arugula (Rocket) & 50% Spinach in place of all the spinach for a spicier touch - 18 Jun 2009
The flavour is great although i added a 3 cheese blend of pecorino, Parmesan and Romano and shrank the recipe down to cater for 2 people. definetly recomended - 07 Jul 2014