{"id":60609,"date":"2015-03-02T07:00:30","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T06:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/3-varianten-pesto\/"},"modified":"2020-06-07T19:05:07","modified_gmt":"2020-06-07T17:05:07","slug":"pesto-3-ways","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/en\/pesto-3-ways\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto 3-Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Glorious Pesto. A marvel of simplicity, I love this Italian green gem. Fresh, versatile and more than just a sauce for pasta, it\u2019s can be used in any number of kitchen creations. It&#8217;s truly is a treasure of Mediterranean cuisine!<\/p>\n<p>Since pesto consists of nothing more than a few key ingredients, the quality and variety of what you use really does matter. Select young herbs and young garlic (it\u2019s much sweeter and juicier), coarse grained sea salt, and a delicate, buttery tasting Italian olive oil (olive oil made from taggiasca olives is a nice choice). And please don\u2019t skimp on the cheese \u2013 go for the real deal &#8211; aged Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino.<\/p>\n<p>Although pesto is usually a basil-based sauce, any mix of your favorite fresh herb will do. Basil, parsley or marjoram are mild and therefore make a good base for adding the stronger flavored herb such as sage or thyme. Probably best to start with a few leaves, then add more as you go along to find the taste you like best.<\/p>\n<p>There are endless ways pesto can prepared and used \u2013 I\u2019ve included three of my favorites. As to how you choose to use them, that\u2019s up to you. But in case you are looking for ideas other than as a sauce for pasta or gnocchi, here are a few:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Layered in a baked pasta dish \u2013 makes for a great vegetarian lasagna.<\/li>\n<li>Perfect on a panini or sandwich to add new flavor \u2013 I love a mix of basil pesto and sun-dried tomato on focaccia with fresh mozzarella (bocconcini), tomatoes and a little baby arugula.<\/li>\n<li>Makes for a great homemade pesto vinaigrette \u2013 served over antipasto and salad greens.<\/li>\n<li>Fabulous drizzled over vegetables or roasted potatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup packed fresh basil (20 g)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (25 g)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons pine nuts<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup (about 6) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons, or more extra virgin olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>sea salt, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Spring Pesto<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>3-4 bunches chives or wild garlic (150 g)<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons ground almonds<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cup freshly grated parmesan (80 g)<\/li>\n<li>about 1\/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (100 ml)<\/li>\n<li>sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Classic Genovese Pesto<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>3\/4 cup pine nuts, roasted (50 g)<\/li>\n<li>4 cups packed fresh basil (80 g)<\/li>\n<li>about 1\/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (100 ml)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup pecorino (100 g)<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>METHOD:<br \/>\n1. Blend all ingredients well until smooth.<\/p>\n<p>2. Keeps for up to five days refrigerated, or store in the freezer for a longer duration.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glorious Pesto. A marvel of simplicity, I love this Italian green gem. 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