I love pesto and i want to buy some for a party we are having. My supermarket dosent have much to choose from.
greerg,
Feb 18, 9:34pm
If I am buying it from the supermarket I usually buy the Genovese brand.They do both basil and a nice sun-dried tomato one.
geldof,
Feb 19, 12:31am
From the deli section definitely. not the sealed jar ones in the pasta section. Very easy to make though if you have access to basil. I make it and freeze in ice block trays then free flow freeze. then you can bulk out the basil with parsley too,change the nuts etc.
bedazzledjewels,
Feb 19, 12:39am
I second the Genovese brand. It has the least amount of additives and no sugar.
cookessentials,
Feb 19, 1:37am
I third it, it is one of the nicest ( if you dont make your own) They also do a lovely mint pesto which is even nicer than the Basil one.
macandrosie,
Feb 19, 7:01am
you could always make your own! I grow basil so that's a start! Basil Pesto 50gr cashew nuts 1-2 cups basil leaves 2 tsp minced garlic ½ tsp salt ½ cup olive oil 50 gr parmesan cheese
Place all ingreds into the food processor & blend until smooth & creamy. Keep in fridge.
greerg,
Feb 19, 8:31am
I make my own to when possible and was told that I should leave the parmesan out if I'm freezing it and add it when I thaw it.This is to preserve the quality as the cheese does not freeze solid.I having been doing this since, because when I checked on Google it did seem to be quite a wide recommended tip.Not sure that I can really pick the quality difference but perhaps it lasts longer.I freeze in ice cube trays to add to sauces, soups, etc.
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