What You Need to Know
Pesto sauce is made by blending basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, while cherry tomatoes are cooked in a pan with olive oil and garlic to bring out their flavor.
Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
15°C - 25°C
Time
15 minutes
10 minutes - 20 minutes
Equipment
Pasta cookerFood processorCutting board
Steps
- 1.
Trofie al Pesto (Liguria, Italy): Traditional pairing with short twisted pasta
- 2.
Pesto Pizza (Modern Italian-American): Alternative sauce base
- 3.
Pesto Bruschetta (Tuscany, Italy): Flavorful topping for grilled bread
The Science
Primary Reaction
Emulsification of pesto sauce