Pesto is one of the easiest sauces to make but I haven’t made it in over 3 years! I had planted Basil in the summer and after a big harvest just before fall, was left with cup-loads of the leaves. After using them in salads, soups and what not, I realized it was time to make pesto. I pretty much used the same recipe that I did last time using Basil instead of Coriander and the result was equally yummy.
This can be used not just as a pasta sauce, but also as a dip or even as a dressing for salad. Enjoy!
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Maha
November 29, 2011 at 6:48 AM
What a brilliant recipe! Definitely on my to try list. Also liked the idea of adding green apples to pasta (from your past recipe).
Suman
A-kay
November 29, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Suman. Green Apples add a nice bite and a tangy sweet taste to the pasta or salad.
shy
November 29, 2011 at 6:57 AM
dish out more easy recipes like this and I will love you even more:)
glad to see you back in action.
A-kay
November 29, 2011 at 3:01 PM
🙂 Sure girl! This is a recipe that you and UL, am sure, will love. How much easier can it get!
sangeetakhanna
December 2, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Hi A-Kay…first time on your blog and i am glad i clicked in here from Varsha’s blog.
I love pesto and keep using the basil for soups n salads liberally too. I have the sweet basil n thai basil growing in my garden..I like keeping a few basil flowers on my table too:-)
A-kay
December 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Call it divine providence, but I had clicked your blog from Varsha’s too and drooling at your post on Pehelwan ki lassi while reminiscing my visit there 4 years back. Nice to have you here, Sangeetha and basil flowers on the table is pretty interesting, I should add.
Rachna
December 12, 2011 at 8:58 PM
I love basil. I used it in my Thai recipes and also for pesto. Pesto is simple to make and just yummy. My kids love them!
Rachna
December 12, 2011 at 8:59 PM
I love basil. I use it in my Thai recipes and also for pesto. Pesto is simple to make and just yummy. My kids love them!
A-kay
December 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Welcome here, Rachna and hope to see you more. I love basil too and of all pesto, the one with basil is the best, me thinks 🙂
UL
December 27, 2011 at 3:59 PM
😦 wish i liked the taste, somehow i dont like basil flavor…so no pesto for me….:(
A-kay
December 28, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Really? Have you tried pesto with other herbs – I am thinking coriander or even mint 🙂