Does Cooking Pesto Ruin It?
Cooking pesto can degrade its flavor and color because basil and olive oil are heat-sensitive. It’s safe and best to enjoy pesto raw. For hot dishes like pasta, stir pesto in after cooking to preserve its qualities.
How to Store Lemon Pesto
You can store this basil pesto in a jar or sealable container, then tightly seal and refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2–3 months. Let it thaw at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
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Ingredients
2 LEMONS
PINENUTS
40g
PARMIGIANO CHEESE
50g
PARSLEY
one handful
BASIL
one handful
GARLIC
1/2 clove
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
2 tbsp
SALT AND PEPPER
to taste
How to make lemon pesto
Step 1
Squeeze lemon juice of 1 small lemon into the mixer.
Step 2
And some lemon zest.
Step 3
Now, add all the pinenuts.
Step 4
Add extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper over the nuts.
Step 5
Now add the Parmigiano and garlic.
Step 6
And finally, basil and parsley.
Step 7
At this point, blend all the ingredients until creamy.
Step 8
Add a couple of tablespoons to the pan, throw the spaghetti in, add a splash of pasta water and bring it all together
Step 9
Garnish it with a basil leaf and that’s itIt’s delicious!
