Pesto Recipes

Pesto is versatile and simple, yet tastes very gourmet and will add kick to many of your favorite dishes! "Pesto" literally means to pound or crush, a reference to the original way pesto was prepared. This article will teach you how to make the classic pesto Genovese as well as some other variants.

Homemade pesto is versatile and simple, yet tastes very gourmet and will add kick to many of your favorite dishes! "Pesto" literally means to pound or crush, a reference to the original way pesto was prepared. This article will teach you how to make the classic pesto Genovese as well as some other variants.

The sauce can be used immediately, when covered with a thin layer of olive oil and refrigerated in an airtight container for one week or when frozen for several months. The cheese can be omitted to allow longer storage, as it is the most likely ingredient to spoil. Grated cheese can then be added before use.

It's possible to store pesto in jars for longer periods, but it's advisable to add a little extra olive oil on top of the filled jar, otherwise the top of your pesto will turn brown as it oxidizes in the air. Here we are added the most easiest and famous pesto recipes from all around the world. Feel free to download the pesto recipes app to explore the Recipes