It’s always a great idea to have a pesto recipe on hand, should you need to whip up a tasty pasta dish in a hurry.
MAKES 1 SMALL JAR
● 50g (2oz) basil
● 30g (1oz) pine nuts, toasted
● 30g (1oz) Parmesan, or similar vegetarian hard cheese, freshly grated
● 3 cloves garlic, crushed
● 85ml (3fl oz) olive oil
● ½ lemon, juiced
● Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1. Put the basil, Parmesan, garlic and pine nuts into a food processor and season well.
2. Whiz together, and with the motor still running pour the oil in until the pesto thickens.
3. Use within one week.