Our basil pestoThermomix-recipe
You will need the following ingredients for approx. 350 g basil pesto from the Thermomix. This is enough for four portions if you serve it with pasta.
- 2 medium-sized cloves of garlic
- 50 g pine nuts
- 120 g basil leaves, fresh if possible
- 100 g Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 150 g extra virgin olive oil
Basil pesto with the Thermomix prepared in several steps
- Put the coarsely chopped cheese into the mixing bowl and chop for 10 seconds on speed 10. Push the fine grated cheese down with the spatula.
- Add the peeled garlic cloves, mix them with the cheese for 4 seconds on speed 8 and push the mixture down again with the spatula.
- In the third step for the basil pesto from the Thermomix add the pine nuts, basil leaves, salt and olive oil. Mix for 15 seconds on speed 8. Thermomix-recipe is now ready.
- To store, add the Thermomix-basil pesto into thoroughly washed and sterilized jars. After filling, make sure that the surface of the basil pesto is covered with olive oil. This will keep the Thermomix-basil pesto will easily keep for half a year.
Which Thermomix is suitable for basil pesto?
The Thermomix-basil pesto can be prepared in just a few minutes because you can rely on the power of your Thermomix you can always rely on. To achieve the best results when chopping garlic, cheese and other ingredients, use the TM6, TM5 or TM31 models. This will make the basil pesto from the Thermomix is guaranteed to be delicious.
How much does basil pesto with the Thermomix?
The ThermomixBasil pesto is a luxurious delicacy whose unique taste, but also its high price, is due to the first-class ingredients required. Genuine Parmesan must mature for a long time, pine nuts are a highly sought-after commodity and the basil ideally comes from your own garden. Expect to pay between 1.50 and 2.00 euros per portion or around 5.00 euros per jar. That's not cheap, but your pesto relies on the ingredients of the original and tried-and-tested recipe. The supposedly cheaper supermarket pesto often relies on cheap hard cheese and replaces the actually irreplaceable pine nuts with cashews or even peanuts.
Wundermix: we can make pesto. We can make spaghetti. We can make Thermomix.
Your basil pesto from the Thermomix is not only quick to prepare, but can also be perfectly combined with low carb, as it not only tastes great with pasta or bread, but also cuts an excellent figure with salads. At Wundermix you will find many more Thermomix-recipes and Thermomix-recipe booksthat are similarly classic and yet versatile. Whether you find yourself in Italian, Spanish or French cuisine, at Wundermix you will not only find the necessary inspiration, but also excellent ingredients and the most innovative accessories. For example, for the Varoma of the Thermomixthe Thermomix-spatula and also Monsieur Cuisine Connect accessories.
