Jamie Oliver, the well-known British chef, has a delicious pesto recipe that’s perfect with pasta, bread, salads and more.
Recipe · Sauces
Jamie Oliver’s pesto
- 6 ingredients
- 5 steps
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step-by-step preparation
- In a food processor, blend the basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic until well mixed.
- Add the grated Parmesan and blend until incorporated.
- Gradually add the olive oil while blending until you have a smooth, even paste.
- Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Store the pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Enjoy this delicious Jamie Oliver pesto, full of fresh basil, Parmesan and toasted pine nuts! Use it with your favorite pasta, as a salad dressing or spread on toast.