Basilico Verde sauce is a classic of Italian cuisine, with a fresh and aromatic flavor that pairs perfectly with many dishes. Originating from the Lazio region, it has become popular throughout the country thanks to its versatility and ease of preparation. Fresh and fragrant basil is combined with pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and Parmigiano cheese to create a creamy and flavorful sauce. Sultanina raisins add a light sweetness, while Pernod adds a touch of liquor. Basilico Verde sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days, making it perfect to prepare in advance for meals. Try it as a condiment for grilled vegetable side dishes or as a topping for crostini and bruschetta.
Put the raisins, pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, and basil into the food processor and chop everything up
Ideally, you should have a stone mortar because the food processor heats what it crushes and some aromas will be altered
Add the oil gradually as the mixture absorbs it
Continue until you have a soft and homogeneous mixture
Add the parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste
Mix very well and pour into a bowl, and add the Pernod, mixing gently
IMPORTANT! Do not do this operation in the food processor! As you will have understood, it is a variation of our pesto
However, you will notice that the taste of Pernod marries perfectly with the other ingredients and binds them together
Great with fish and shellfish, for example, as an appetizer of shrimps
Immersion Blender
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Knife
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Basilico Verde sauce is a fresh and tasty condiment ideal for accompanying meats, grilled vegetables, or as a base for bruschetta.
Italy, Lazio
| Energy (kcal) | 302.24 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 17.64 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 17.62 |
| Fat (g) | 13.97 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 2.71 |
| Protein (g) | 11.27 |
| Fiber (g) | 3.07 |
| Sale (g) | 0.07 |
