Perfect date night fresh pesto
You know those nights where you’re in the mood for something fancy and flavorful but super quick? This Date Night Spicy Pesto Recipe takes 10 minutes max, can be used on absolutely anything because it’s so delicious, and requires no stove top or oven! Hello perfect summer night recipe!
Heaps of parmesan in a field of basil swimming in an ocean of fresh pressed oil and a sprinkling of pine nuts and salt. What more can a person ask for?
How to use Fresh Pesto
This Date Night Spicy Pesto is one of my go-to recipes because I always have some leftover for lunch or dinner the next day. So many of you have asked me for this recipe so I can’t wait for you to fall in love with it! My father always says that pesto is better than fine chocolate, and you know there are days when he’s so right!
Put his on top of some noodles with extra parmesan. Sautee fresh vegetables with this date night spicy pesto and your whole family will be asking for more! I love this recipe and hope you do too! Let me know how it goes!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ¼ cup packed fresh basil
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ⅓ cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan or vegan parmesan
- 4-6 cloves of garlic
- 1 large pinch of sea salt
- Optional: ¼ tsp red pepper flakes to make it spicy
Directions
Place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan and garlic into a food processor. Begin blending and slowly pour olive oil in. There may be a need to periodically scrape down the sides to mix well. Enjoy immediately or save in fridge for 3-5 days.
Notes:
- You may substitute pine nuts for walnuts but expect a much more bitter flavor. Pine nuts can be expensive so buy them in bulk because you only need a small amount!
- Use fresh cold pressed avocado oil instead of olive oil for a lighter flavor and even more health benefits!
- Who am I to tell you how much garlic to add? Follow your heart!
- Top pasta, roasted vegetables, pizza, casseroles, or even use as a spread on crackers! The options are endless with this fresh pesto.
