Pesto Sauce, Winter Style

This winter-style pesto diverges from traditional summer basil versions by incorporating a robust blend of fresh parsley, dried basil, and plenty of garlic. The result is a deep, savory sauce with a rich, nutty texture thanks to the toasted pine nuts and generous amount of Parmesan cheese. Olive oil binds the ingredients into a smooth, emulsified consistency that clings beautifully to pasta. It is an excellent choice for colder months when fresh basil is less available or when you crave a more pungent, aromatic profile. Use it to toss with hot pasta, spread on toasted bread, or as a flavorful base for soups and roasted meats.

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Sauces & Condiments

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 890.5

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This winter-style pesto diverges from traditional summer basil versions by incorporating a robust blend of fresh parsley, dried basil, and plenty of garlic. The result is a deep, savory sauce with a rich, nutty texture thanks to the toasted pine nuts and generous amount of Parmesan cheese. Olive oil binds the ingredients into a smooth, emulsified consistency that clings beautifully to pasta. It is an excellent choice for colder months when fresh basil is less available or when you crave a more pungent, aromatic profile. Use it to toss with hot pasta, spread on toasted bread, or as a flavorful base for soups and roasted meats.

Ingredients

5 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh parsley, stems removed
2 ounces pine nuts (pignoli)
4 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups olive oil
2 tablespoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.
2
Rinse the parsley bunch thoroughly and pat dry with a clean towel or spin in a salad spinner. Remove any tough stems, keeping the leaves and tender stalks.
3
Place the garlic, parsley, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and salt into the bowl of a blender or food processor.
4
Pour in the olive oil.
5
Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and emulsified, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
7
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the sauce to prevent browning, then seal with the lid.

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.

Keywords: pesto, winter pesto, parsley pesto, garlic sauce, pine nuts, parmesan, olive oil, italian sauce, pasta sauce, vegetarian, blender, fresh herbs, dried basil, savory, nutty

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