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Easy Basil Pesto Sauce
Easy Basil Pesto Sauce
Easy Basil Pesto Sauce

Easy Basil Pesto Sauce

serves4
cooking time10 mins
difficulty leveleasy
RECIPE BY: Dorot Gardens

Ingredients:

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    • 8 cubes Dorot’s Frozen Basil
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    • 2 -3 cubes Dorot’s Frozen Garlic
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    • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
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    • 1 cup of grated parmesan cheese or pecorino romano cheese (or a mixture)
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    • 1 lb pasta – such as fettuccini or linguine
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    • Salt and pepper
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    • Optional: 1/2 cup pine nuts

Cooking Instructions:

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Cook pasta according to package instructions.
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While your,pasta boils, mix together garlic, basil, oil, cheese, if using.
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Drain and rinse pasta, then mix together with the sauce in a large pot on a low heat, mixing constantly and making sure not to burn. Once heated through, serve with fresh pine nuts (if using) and a sprinkle of parmesan. Enjoy!

Recipe Details:

Easy Pesto Sauce, No Chopping Required

Homemade pesto should be bright, herby, and simple to make. This easy pesto sauce keeps the process quick with Dorot’s Frozen Basil and Garlic, so you can skip the peeling, chopping, and measuring that usually come with making pesto from scratch.

That makes it a simple pesto sauce recipe for busy nights, last-minute lunches, or any time you want big basil flavor with less prep. Pop in the cubes, mix with olive oil and cheese, toss with pasta, and then serve.

The Secret to Easier Basil Pesto Sauce

Dorot Gardens helps you bring fresh-tasting herbs and
garlic into your cooking without starting from scratch. The pre-portioned cubes go straight from the freezer
into your recipe, giving you the basil and garlic you need with less mess on the cutting board.

From there, you can use this basil pesto sauce however you like. Keep it thick and spoonable for sandwiches,
wraps, and roasted vegetables, or loosen it with a splash of pasta water for a silky sauce that coats every
bite.

Easy Ways to Use Pesto Sauce

This easy pesto sauce is made for pasta, but it does not have to stop there. You can also spoon it over
grilled chicken or fish, spread it onto sandwiches, swirl it into soup, or add it to roasted vegetables for
extra flavor.

It also works as a simple pizza base, a dip for warm bread, or a fresh finish for grain bowls. Keep Dorot’s
Frozen Crushed Basil and Garlic in your freezer, and homemade-style pesto sauce is always within reach.

Quick Tip for Better Pesto Pasta

Before draining the pasta, save a small cup of pasta water. Add it little by little as you toss the pasta with the pesto. This helps loosen the sauce slightly, so it clings to the noodles without needing too much extra oil.

For the freshest flavor, warm the pesto gently on low heat and stir often. Avoid high heat, as basil pesto sauce tastes best when the herbs stay bright and fresh.

FAQs about This Recipe

Yes. The pine nuts are optional, so you can leave them out and still make a smooth, flavorful pesto sauce. Add them on top before serving if you want extra crunch and a light, nutty flavor.

Fettuccine and linguine work well because the wide noodles hold the pesto sauce nicely. You can also use spaghetti, penne, fusilli, or any pasta shape with ridges or curves.

Yes. Use this pesto sauce as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, a topping for roasted vegetables, chicken, or fish, or a simple sauce for pizza and grain bowls. It also works well as a dip for warm bread.

Yes. Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use it within 3 days. For longer storage, freeze it