INGREDIENTS
- 3 medium-sized courgettes;
- 2 cloves of garlic;
- 50 g of grated parmesan (alternatively you can use seasoned pecorino);
- 70 ml of water;
- 15 fresh basil leaves;
- 80 g of shelled almonds (alternatively you can use pine nuts or walnuts);
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste;
- Salt to taste
STEP
- Wash the courgettes thoroughly, then trim them and cut them into slices;
- Take a pan, pour in the extra virgin olive oil and the garlic clove;
- Add the chopped courgettes, season with salt and mix until everything is well combined;
- Add the water, cover and cook until the courgettes are soft (remember to let all the water we poured dry, this is a very important step!);
- Take the blender, then transfer the courgettes, almonds, garlic, grated cheese, basil, oil, salt and blend until you obtain a thick cream;
- Our Zucchini Pesto is ready!
- Now we can use our tasty pesto in our preparations!
NOTE
- It can be stored in the refrigerator for two or three days in a tightly closed container.
- You can also freeze it in a glass jar, or, if you have prepared a lot, you can portion it by putting it in the ice cube tray. Once it has solidified, put the cubes in a freezer bag and defrost the portion you need.