Pesto Sauce, Winter Style

This winter-style pesto offers a robust, aromatic alternative to traditional summer basil pesto. By combining fresh parsley with dried basil and toasted pine nuts, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile that stands up well to hearty winter meals. The garlic and olive oil create a smooth, luxurious texture that coats pasta beautifully or serves as a vibrant condiment for breads. Ideal for cozy evenings, this sauce brings a touch of Italian comfort to your table. It pairs wonderfully with roasted root vegetables, grilled meats, or simply tossed with warm pasta for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 890.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This winter-style pesto offers a robust, aromatic alternative to traditional summer basil pesto. By combining fresh parsley with dried basil and toasted pine nuts, it delivers a deep, savory flavor profile that stands up well to hearty winter meals. The garlic and olive oil create a smooth, luxurious texture that coats pasta beautifully or serves as a vibrant condiment for breads. Ideal for cozy evenings, this sauce brings a touch of Italian comfort to your table. It pairs wonderfully with roasted root vegetables, grilled meats, or simply tossed with warm pasta for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

5 Large Cloves Garlic
1 Bunch Parsley
1 1/2 cup Olive Oil
2 tablespoon Dried Basil
2 ounce Bottle Pignoli (Pine Nuts)

Directions

1
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.
2
Rinse the parsley bunch thoroughly and shake off excess water.
3
Remove any tough stems from the parsley, keeping the leaves and tender stalks.
4
Add the chopped garlic, parsley, dried basil, and pine nuts to a blender.
5
Pour in the olive oil.
6
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
7
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 890.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 90.4g140%
Saturated Fat 12.7g64%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 0.6g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container, covered, until ready to use. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

Serving Suggestion: This sauce makes enough for 2 lbs of pasta or 8 servings. Toss with hot pasta immediately after cooking.

Garnish: Sprinkle extra grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta just before serving for added richness and flavor.

Variations: Use leftover sauce to flavor soups, as a marinade for broiled meat or fish, or as a flavorful spread on toasted French bread.

Keywords: pesto, sauce, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, dried basil, italian, winter, vegan, pasta, blender, herb, condiment, homemade, easy, quick, flavorful

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/pesto-sauce-winter-style-2/