How to Make FRESH BASIL PESTO Like an Italian

[@chrisbrowning550]

This is one reason to why I love Italian food so much,. Simple and if done with good ingredients it really is the best.

[@KawaRider88]

I’ve always had this weird fantasy of opening a food truck called Pesto. So many sandwiches, pizza, pasta, meals can be topped with pesto. So many variations of pesto can be made. It’s such a beautiful compliment to most meals.

[@celestetamarit2619]

It’s so expensive. Even though I grow my own basil, it cost a lot for the oil, the Parmesan cheese, and whatever nut you choose. I personally choose walnuts, just because after trying a variety of different nuts, I prefer the flavour of walnut.

[@celestetamarit2619]

By the way, it isn’t that fast to make simply because you do have to remove the stems from the basil plant lol that takes some time

[@celestetamarit2619]

Salad spinner is great to use to dry your basil. Also, I tend to make a 4 cups of basil recipe at a time.

[@Mvubo]

I made this, and it was perfect! It tasted so fresh. No more store-bought for me. Thank you so much.

[@vincenzosplate]

oh this is wonderful 😍 I'm really glad you loved this recipe! Thank you

[@narvul]

It's the freshness and simplicity nothing store bought can beat.

[@munyamubaiwa4313]

Mandla my bro!!

[@antoniodettoli2845]

Va a finire che ora che hai imparato come si fa il pesto, ti apri un ristorante.

[@erwinsolano5952]

I need to try this for my family. I love to cook for them.

[@JustMe54328]

I’m from India, i made it with cashew nuts. I was lucky to have a bottle of top quality olive oil from Greece. It was too yummy, my whole family including my grandmother loved it.

[@sangitasrinivasan1795]

Store bought basil?

[@JustMe54328]

@@sangitasrinivasan1795 yes, now I’m growing my own.

[@ourlittlejamboree]

I think am making just harvested my basil and I got cashew. Thanks

[@tarunsohail4940]

the best thing about vincezno is he is more like a chef and a teacher not someone who can cook and wants to be a celeb and very italian personality ❤

[@nuclearnadal2821]

Yes finally a pesto tutorial, Italian food for me is comfort food for every mood

[@vincenzosplate]

Now you can make Homemade Pesto 😋

[@nuclearnadal2821]

Pasta with pesto

[@aceinhd3720]

@@nuclearnadal2821 garlic butter noodles with chicken and pesto is an easy hit that tastes so good

[@arghachowdhury]

​@@nuclearnadal2821don't you mean Aladeen with Aladeen?

[@RocRizzo]

Pesto freezes well. We store it in ice cube trays, and use it all year, until next summer.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, thank you for the tip!

[@alisonburgess345]

I saw a great tip about freezing pesto - pour it flat onto a cookie tray between 2 sheets of baking paper (parchment), then cut the frozen slab into 4 and put them into a plastic freezer bag (still with their sheets of paper) then you can easily get as much as you want - sometimes you just want a little chip to put as a garnish onto some soup etc etc. It really works and is a better way to freeze it IMO! Either way, you're right - it freezes really well which is lucky cos I grew a heap of basil. I LOVE pesto!

[@Jizzaprove]

still taste good?

[@alisonburgess345]

@@Jizzaprove Yes - so far, so good.

[@joes.2788]

Ma no!!!! It goes dark.. better to put in a tall glass and top it with olive oil. It will keep in your fridge for months.

[@marisol3928]

I made this and OMG I am in love! This basil pesto recipe is now a STAPLE in my cooking. Thank you Vincenzo!

[@JerryRutten]

I once made pesto myself, and I never bought a jar of pesto anymore. And I like to clean the mixer with my fingers. Finger licking good! Vincenzo, That was a beautiful video, again! Ciao!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you a lot Jerry, I’m glad you liked my pesto recipe! 🙏🏻😘

[@gustlightfall]

This video made me get into farming my own little garden. Started with Genovese basil which I didn't know is so easy to grow here in the tropics, they grow like weeds and now I have an endless supply and pesticide free basil, they grow so fast I have more than I know what to do with the rest. With Italian parsley, I have little luck, many did not germinate and the handful that did is still at 4 inches tall like they are stunted for a month now. Tomato Roma, I have better luck, they are now flowering, hope they taste good.

[@vincenzosplate]

This makes me sooooo happy. I wish I was there with you. You had a lot of fun

[@stefche_88]

Where can you find the Genovese seeds

[@jamies5503]

I bought a genovese basil plant. How do you make it grow so fast?

[@gustlightfall]

@@jamies5503 Sunlight and trim the tops when you harvest, just make sure you trim above some new sprouts along the main stems so they make new main stems, this will make it bushier and give it more leaves to grow on.

[@annabizaro-doo-dah]

@@jamies5503 If you live where there isn't much sunlight, you can buy an artificial 'sun' light for plants and grow indoors.

[@peterbell7682]

Thanks for teaching me how to cook like an Italian! You've inspired me in the kitchen so much over the last 12 months. We have our own basil growing in plantar boxes and get the good pasta now. We often make your basil sugo every week.

[@vincenzosplate]

Great job! Homemade basil is better than the one in supermarkets!! Happy to hear that I inspired you 🥰🥰

[@admin1815]

This pesto is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your talents. Here is a recipe from the Blue Ridge mountains for back yard pesto... 1 cup dandelion leaves, 2 plantain leaves, two lemon mint leaves, one clove wild garlic, 1 to 2 tbsp feta or Parnassian cheese, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 tbsp walnut. You can add parsley and basil if you like. What I love about pesto is you can create so many flavors together. Just add what you like. I loved this video.

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm glad you enjoyed the pesto! Your recipe sounds creative and flavorful. Pesto is indeed versatile, allowing for endless combinations. Thank you for sharing your variation! 🌿🍃👨‍🍳

[@bieberforever30]

Omg! I need this video so much! Last night I made pasta with pesto and I wondered how to make pesto sos by myself next time😍 thank you for this video❤️ greetings from Serbia🇷🇸🥰

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, that’s great! Next time you can make your homemade pesto 😍

[@gladisdiaz5417]

I made this recipe and it was delicious! I toasted the pine nuts in the oven, and it was amazing . Thank you for sharing this simple and delicious recipe.

[@sanchezjean38]

Man I love when you show the geography of things. Thanks!

[@vincenzosplate]

My pleasure!

[@monastarseaton779]

Hi Vincenzo “PLATE” I enjoyed very very much, this KZbin video. On my channel I cook spaghetti many different ways.. I’m a lover of pasta dishes. Since I tasted my 1st Spaghetti meal… as a child. My daughter found your channel yesterday. We’re buying pesto Basil at our local Calif market because tomatoes sauces have caused Acid reflux from tomatoes. I use to have a garden grown tomatoes so sweet….no issues with acidity from tomatoes at that time. Ragu, Prego, any sauce is now unavailable for me… due too gastrointestinal issues. So a dear friend who has the same acidity from tomatoes sauces told me he is cooking with “Basil Pesto Classico jar sauce. I tried it… I’m in love again I’m back enjoying my pasta, rice and corn gluten free, pasta, wheat spaghetti pasta, with olives sea salt preferably instead of tablespoon salt. I’m going to try organic Basil… and make it.. myself. Thank you, I’m a new subscriber. And no acid reflux from Italy’ homegrown origin Basil Pesto…. 😊

[@annieperez2906]

I've watched this about 20 times! And finally made it! Amazing! What flavor! Can't wait to spread on my jicama wrap chicken n veggies taco. Awesomeness!!! Thank you so much.

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey there! So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe and are planning to try it with your own twist. Can't wait to see how it turns out! 🤗

[@joaofreire4744]

Thank you Vincenzo! I never thought it would be so easy. I made a large batch, as I had plenty of basil in my garden by the end of the Portuguese summer. One great thing is that once you shred your basil, then you open up and the whole house becomes filled with the lovely scent!

[@vidyo1022]

I love pesto in my pasta, pesto pasta is one of my favorite dishes

[@vincenzosplate]

Same here! 🤩 sooo good

[@thuxta]

@@vincenzosplate you know they put potatoes on top in Vernazza?

[@foodworld1823]

👍👍

[@gloriadumagat8769]

👍👍 yummy

[@MSMEMO1986]

Omg! I just made the best pesto with the basil from my garden!!! Love this recipe. Thank you so much!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

That's fantastic! 🌿👨‍🍳 So glad you enjoyed making the pesto with fresh basil from your garden. Keep up the great cooking! 🙌😄

[@becca318]

I'm gonna go get the ingredients and make it now! I just knew it was easy peezy! The store bought usually always has that crappy canola oil or some other oil mix, and other off ingredients. I'm excited to make fresh Pesto! ❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for your comment! So happy to hear that you're excited to make fresh pesto and using good quality ingredients. Can't wait for you to give it a try and let me know how it turns out! 🤗

[@j.taires5889]

Hello Vincenzo - thank you for inspiring! I made your pesto - I didn’t have nuts on hand, so I used sunflower seeds - after blending it all up, I put it on a bed of shredded cabbage - I did also add lemon juice and I gotta say, I loved it!!! Thank you, I’ll be making this from now on!

[@vincenzosplate]

Love your twist on the pesto! 😍🌿 Sunflower seeds and shredded cabbage sound fantastic. Keep experimenting and enjoying the flavors. Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍝🥬

[@josephinetorres8971]

So I tried this and loved it!!!! And today just made my second batch!!! The first time I tried it with almonds and it was delish! Today?! I tried it with the pine nuts and just as delicious!!! I’m obsessed…. It’s delicious

[@vincenzosplate]

wooow, I'm so glad to hear that 😍 brava Josephine!

[@stefan1924]

Mind if I ask how long it lasted in the fridge? I am wondering how much of it I could make at once.

[@josephinetorres8971]

@@stefan1924 it didn’t last a week in my fridge lol. I used it all in that one week. But! You can freeze it! Put it in ice trays!

[@josephinetorres8971]

@@vincenzosplate thank you again for this simple recipe. I’m hooked now! Absolutely delish! This week I made burger Patty’s and smothered some on the patty and grilled it. Best burger ever!!!!!! I shared the recipe with friends.

[@stefan1924]

@@josephinetorres8971 Hah, that's one way of making sure it doesn't go bad!

[@morsynica]

Wonderful and easy recipe. I have been buying jars with pesto until this very moment. I will never go back to it and will enjoy home-made pesto from now on. Thank you Vincenzo!

[@darrenlilley1879]

I just made my first ever pesto following your recipe. I did not have pine nuts so I substituted with pumpkin seeds..... OMG I am simply eating it with a thinly sliced baguette. To die for. TY

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, that's fantastic. I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe; I always go above and beyond to ensure that I deliver only the best results to my audiences. You should try some of my other recipes. Here's a link to my website to learn more: www.vincenzosplate.com/

[@jamesduff6937]

Were the pumpkin seeds pulled from a fresh pumpkin? Do you need to cook the pumpkin seeds first?

[@youssefkhader3330]

I visited rapallo and portofino. One of the best holidays I had in my life. The food the landscapes it was siiiiii beautiful

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow those places are incredible! 😍

[@MichalSlash]

I love this pesto with spinach and penne or fusilli pasta. It’s great with dry tomatoes, nice substitute of meat beacause of it’s texture. I like to use walnuts instead of pine nuts.

[@vincenzosplate]

I have to try spinach pesto 😋

[@sarahdenkins3431]

I love that idea!

[@sonyarosenrose6934]

I like watching you, cheers me up to see someone so passionate about cooking. What I do with my pesto is I make it while Basilica is in season and then I freeze it in large ice cube trays. Once they’re frozen I put the cubes in a Ziploc so that I can enjoy my pesto all winter long.😊. I’ve never tried it on salmon, but definitely on pizza and in pasta, i’ll look for your recipe to cook it with my salmon. Thank you for the video, it confirmed that what I’m doing is correct, ha ha.

[@vincenzosplate]

Ciao! Your kind words mean a lot! Passion in the kitchen is contagious. Your frozen pesto technique is genius - enjoying basil's freshness year-round! Delighted to hear you'll try it with salmon and more. Keep cooking with joy and confidence! 🌿🍝🐟👨‍🍳🇮🇹😊

[@bmsmusician]

One of my favourite weekend treats to make! So simple and delicious on some ciabatta. And natural compared to the crappy store bought pesto.

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh yes, pesto is incredibly delicious 😍

[@LKB1shot]

I made your recipe just like you demonstrated but used walnuts & it came out divinely delicious!! Thank you for your video

[@RamaSivamani]

I love pesto from fresh basil! I make my pesto with either almonds or cashews because I'm allergic to pine nuts so needed to make that adjustment.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, interesting, I have to try! Thank you

[@mawiewamos]

You probably have not tried it with pine nuts, but do you think it tastes the same? I don’t have any pine nuts but have cashews and almonds in my kitchen 😊

[@RamaSivamani]

@@mawiewamos haha actually I have tried it from pine nuts, basically the first time I realized I was allergic to pine nuts was from eating pesto in a restaurant and having a reaction to it (so not really going to remember the taste from that since I was just focused on how I felt). But between cashews and almonds I prefer cashews over almonds. I think almonds have too strong of a flavor compared to cashews and this competes with the taste of the basil too much whereas with cashews I get more of the taste of the basil coming through.

[@mawiewamos]

Rama Sivamani oh gosh! I hope you were okay! I’ll definitely try the cashews!!! Thanks for your reply! ☺️

[@mako6335]

Thank you for your amazing recipe! I used to buy the pesto at a shop. I liked it, but the pesto tasted a bit sour to me. Before watching your video, I tried making pesto only with basil, oil and salt because I didn't have pine nuts in my kitchen. As soon as I get them, I will try authentic pesto. It's so addictive to make pesto with fresh basils. The fragrance is out of the world!

[@theocoxd]

I love it, pesto is the easiest, tastiest pasta sauce. And as there is no home without a mortar (molcajete, from nahutl), I just did it the old way. It was amazing and creamy, except I used queso enchilado, dry, crumbly and salty cheese instead Parmigiano and chilly flakes instead black pepper.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for sharing your experience! 😊 While I'm glad you enjoyed making pesto in the traditional way, using queso enchilado instead of Parmigiano and chilly flakes instead of black pepper may create a slightly different flavor profile. Nevertheless, experimentation is key in cooking, so keep exploring! 🍴

[@billsortore2637]

Vincenzo, thanks for the tips! mixing all ingredients before adding fresh basil makes pesto easy to adjust to taste& not ruin the basil. I love pesto on my home made pizza, pesto, salami, mushrooms & good mozzarella= tasty pizza.I also add it to my fettuccini alfredo.

[@vincenzosplate]

Great to hear you found the tips helpful! Mixing the ingredients before adding fresh basil is a game-changer for perfect pesto. Your homemade pizza combination sounds divine, and adding it to fettuccini alfredo is a delicious twist. Keep enjoying the flavors of Italy! 🌿🍕🍝

[@masselfur]

I love these Videos, they are so motivational and inspiring. My family is loving all the Italian food they get out of it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow I love to hear that 😍❤️ thank you very much! I really appreciate!

[@pamelastiverson1404]

Thank you for this recipe. I made Basil Pesto for the first time with your direction. It was fabulous!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

You're very welcome! I'm thrilled to hear that your homemade basil pesto turned out fabulous. 😄🌿🇮🇹 Keep enjoying the delicious flavors in your Italian culinary adventures! If you ever need more recipes or tips, feel free to ask. Buon appetito! 🍝👨‍🍳👌

[@SimonHume81]

The only dish my Dad ever complemented me on was my pesto, I used Massimo Botturas alternative of using toasted bread crumbs instead of pine nuts. I also added a shot of my homemade limoncello :)

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow I have to try, sounds delicious 😋

[@andrewrenshaw2741]

I use roasted sunflower seeds.

[@mphailey1]

Ohh, I’m going to try that since I can’t eat pine nuts-thanks!

[@Mabelthedog-u7i]

My husband and I just made some, it’s smells and tastes SO good! We are going to serve it with cheese tortellini with chicken for dinner tonight 💚💚💚

[@Mabelthedog-u7i]

Oh and we added pistachios because that’s what we have on hand 💚

[@mcaligariactivism]

I just made pistachio pesto with basil and garlic I grow in my garden. Absolutely delicious! One of my first dishes I will serve this on will be on a stone baked pizza, dough and all made from scratch using your recipes of course. Love your channel mate!

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, I love pistacchio pesto 😍 that’s so good! Great job Matthew

[@Lovesthe80s]

How much pistachios do you put in?

[@madhurisharma4346]

@@Lovesthe80s good idea wil try 👍 thank u

[@markkautsky4316]

We made it with bucatini. Thank you for sharing, Vincenzo, we love you!

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey there! So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe with bucatini 😍 Let me know what other Italian dishes you'd like to see on the channel!

[@anthonyolsen6625]

Currently have lots of basil growing in my balcony farm in sunny Australia. This will be good for me.

[@vincenzosplate]

You can make a loooot of pesto 😍

[@charbelhanna1996]

Ive made pesto before and it always turns out amazing. This time, took your suggestion and i roasted the pine nuts. One word: Incredible. I did not think it would make that big of a difference but boy oh boy, out of this world. I can drink it 😂

[@casualobserver3145]

The two nice basil plants in my garden are ready & I’m on it! I’m using pistachios and Romano as well parmigiano. It feels like a pasta day but I also like it on pizza as well.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wonderful! sounds amazing! 😍

[@cannabliss6908]

@@vincenzosplate I love about anything with the combination pesto, sundried tomato and mozarella. So basically anything between a pizza to panini's

[@hrs551]

i recently been to Genoa, Liguria …. and i had so much pesto in every form… n fell in Love with it…….. … i miss Genoa for pesto ….. love from India ❤❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, Genoa's pesto is truly irresistible! 🇮🇹❤️ It's like a taste of Italy in every bite, isn't it? Sending love from Italy to India! 🇮🇳❤️

[@hrs551]

@@vincenzosplate yeah very true…. i even wanted to bring some home made pesto back to my country…but some cold temperature maintainance was the issue so i couldnt … i would definitely visit genoa for the pesto and via XX Settembre and Via garibaldi, via assarotti …i miss them all…. sampierdarena …❤️❤️

[@Lyndon2020]

Yummo homemade pesto... I love my homemade Fettuccini pesto with toast walnuts and pine nuts.

[@vincenzosplate]

Mmmh, sounds super delicious 😋

[@josephlacorte-jd9wu]

Always enjoy Vincenzo’s videos Couple of suggestions ... not all basil is good...even in Genova , we generally have to visit several shops before we find the best for making pesto Also, the locals like to use Sardo cheese , or some blend Sardo and parmigianno Lastly, in Genova you will find the pine nuts added to the blender last,,this gives coarser chop to the pesto and a more delicate mouth feel to the palate. You want to taste the pinioli Really enjoy your passion and energy in making these videos... and we can always learn more Respectfully

[@ericbernando9227]

Thank you… such an easy and unpretentious video. I needed a little more olive oil cause mine was a bit chunky but for my first time…. Wow!!!! 🤩

[@vincenzosplate]

Wonderful! I'm sure you'll be making a better pesto next time! 😍

[@МоникаКадинова]

The best pesto I have ever tried! 🙌❤ Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Now I don’t even want to try the store-bought version

[@rossanalombardo6271]

Bravissimo Vincenzo, I’m also Italian and I love adding pesto to my calzone along with the freshest bufalo mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes. Ciao de Montreal. 😉🇨🇦

[@vincenzosplate]

Mamma mia, it sounds so good 🤤 irresistible

[@nagarev]

Has just picked basil from my garden, and got here running in order to see your video again. Thanks for the recipe! I can tell it will be good!

[@JulioTekweelez]

Something else that works good is to actually heat up the oil with the garlic to infuse the oil then let it cool to room temp before continuing. It really increases the depth of the flavor.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for the tip! Infusing the oil with garlic sounds like a fantastic idea. I'll definitely give it a try to enhance the flavors. 🧄🔥

[@SashasGarden38]

Thank you for teaching me! I made it today for the first time with Genovese Basil fresh from my garden. I love it with 🥖 and tomatoes, pizza, chicken & a nice steak right off the grill😊

[@vincenzosplate]

You're very welcome! 🌿🍅 It's wonderful to hear you made pesto with fresh basil from your garden. It's so versatile, and your pairings sound delicious! 😊👌

[@manenuljus5274]

I just made your old and new bolognese Ragu, and dang the new recepy is muuuuch better, love the content

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, I’m glad you enjoyed the new bolognese recipe 😍😍

[@Goga-qe6sl]

I made it 4 times in last 20 days 😅

[@deborahhanley2756]

Thank you Vincenzo for showing us the real deal!

[@mystic9926]

I am vegan...so I skipped on the parmesan..and added cashews and pine nuts. It was so delicious..the best I have made so far 😊thank you for the recipe.. Lots of love 😘

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm super glad you loved the recipe 😋

[@MsCookiemonster2323]

Thank you for sharing the recipe! I (sadly) can't eat cheese because I'm lactose intolerant, so thank you for the advice on how to replace it! ❤️

[@idontknowofausername6231]

@Jack Frost bro chill

[@pajmic666]

@@idontknowofausername6231 Why should he chill? Vegans are nuts (no pun intended) especially the ones who feel special and have to let everyone know that they used cashews nuts instead of parmesan.

[@idontknowofausername6231]

@@pajmic666 most vegans are normal human beings, then there's some extremists ones that try to force you to be vegan, but most of them are chill

[@sandram6913]

I love your recipe. I make pesto all the time. I put it on everything. Sometimes I add other herbs and nuts. Or use more olive oil to make pesto mayonnaise. Always in the fridge.

[@davidcoxon4710]

As always, Vincezo is amazing. I love how relaxed he is. Just made his tomatoe sauce today actually. When I lived in Greece, I would use Greek walnuts instead of pine nuts and Kefolatiri cheese (pecorino) and substitute half the basil for parsley. Both basil and parsley grow wonderfully in Greece. The colour is amazing and it's a great alternative and worth a try. It's is actually my go to pesto now but you can't beat the real deal, beautiful shown and demonstrated here by the lovely Vincenzo! Love your videos man. Thanks from the heart

[@vincenzosplate]

You're welcome! Really happy of these comments, they warm my heart 🥰🥰

[@davidcoxon4710]

@@vincenzosplate your videos warm my belly 😂 thanks mate....great videos

[@KittyMama61]

When in lived in the Ozarks, I would add some of the black walnuts from our trees.

[@mizliz24]

I really appreciate your video! To start with the garlic and nuts, allows for a smooth mixture. My way was to throw it all in and then struggle to get it blended smoothly!

[@vincenzosplate]

You're very welcome! 🌿🍅 It's wonderful to hear you made pesto with fresh basil from your garden. It's so versatile, and your pairings sound delicious! 😊👌

[@Light-Shift]

​@@vincenzosplate?????????😅

[@windofhorus666]

i have never made pesto before but this might be the push i need to do it! Grazie Vincenzo!

[@vincenzosplate]

Now you can make homemade pesto 😍 you’re going to love it!

[@ru9188]

Please dont follow this recipe. Its horrible.

[@julietrevizo2419]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. I will never never again buy the pesto in stores. So easy to make & so much better when you make it fresh at home. I love to eat it with pasta, pizza or just a to dip cracker. Yummy for my tummy!!

[@carlollave169]

In the Philippines, we use pesto with a local bread called "pandesal" which has soft, crispy crust, airy or pillowy popularly served at breakfast. You toast the pandesal, layer it with what is locally called "kesong puti" or a white cheese made from carabao's milk, then the pesto and topped with a salad tomato. Totally yum!!!

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow that would taste really divine! Definitely try pesto with pandesal if I'll find a Filipino mart near my place. Thank you for suggesting this!

[@mseverything280]

Just made this. It smells and tastes great! Tomorrow I plan to use it to stuff in chicken and also with my pasta.

[@vincenzosplate]

That's fantastic! 👏 Stuffed chicken and pasta with homemade pesto, a delicious combo! Enjoy your culinary adventure! 🍝🍗😋

[@alandarby9379]

Was lucky enough to make it fresh in Italy by hand .. I always hated pesto but I was instantly converted into a pesto lover. I realize many store bought pesto are gross. Nice video .. Greetings from Ireland 🇮🇪 😀

[@vincenzosplate]

oh wow you were so lucky 😍 what a great experience!

[@ManjuRay]

I just plucked some basils today .Must try your recipe.looks yummy n interesting.Thank you so luch

[@lucianoespinosa6094]

vicenzo, thanks a lot! your videos are awesome, and thank you for showing the original italian dishes and recipes

[@vincenzosplate]

Many many thanks to you Luciano! I really appreciate 😘 are you going to try pesto recipe?

[@patrickyork2975]

I have been growing basil all season and using it wherever I can. I even just snack on a few leaves as I am out wandering in my garden. Tonight I will be making pesto for the first time. I plan to serve it over some chicken and bowtie pasta.

[@vincenzosplate]

That sounds delicious! I'm sure your pesto will be amazing, especially with fresh basil from your own garden.

[@patrickyork2975]

@@vincenzosplate It was Fantastic. Thanks for the video showing how simple it is to make.

[@conishkee]

08/22/21: I love serving it on EVERYTHING. I just made a batch and it's so yummy. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@vincenzosplate]

Wonderful 😍 great job

[@eneeshmalhotra1933]

hey, how you doing now haha

[@alennjr.manliclic4081]

Very AUTHENTIC. I learn a lot from you specially the Carbonara.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! What about the pesto, did you try making it?

[@alennjr.manliclic4081]

@@vincenzosplate not yet chef but I will definitely try it soon.

[@Tomatohater64]

OMG! My favorite italian sauce of all time. Long live basil - yum yum yum. I made it once a long time ago and ate a quarter of the contents in my food processor. My girlfriend told me to stop or it would have been history.

[@vincenzosplate]

wooow, ahahaha you're a Pesto lover 😍

[@Tomatohater64]

@@vincenzosplate Obsessed with yummy Pesto.

[@judymcguire9363]

I love this video! It will be my first time making pesto. My children love pesto cavatappi!

[@vincenzosplate]

Hope you enjoy! It's a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, including pasta, pizza, sandwiches, and more.

[@ngjianwei7186]

If I eat these pesto I will be happy the whole day 👍👍👍add one glass of prosecco 💯

[@vincenzosplate]

good and homemade food always puts everyone in a good mood! 😍

[@Sabrinamusicchannel]

I like how you make it without boiling basil 🌿, keep all the nutrients, thank you for sharing. 👍

[@vincenzosplate]

That's why it's better to preserve all of the nutrients this way rather than boiling them away.

[@robertostredel]

I was wondering why it took you so long to make this video! Amazing... I really love my pesto in a pizza with dry tomatoes, goat cheese, mozzarella and of course a beautiful tomato sauce.

[@vincenzosplate]

Pesto + Pizza = perfect match!! 😍

[@sepehrjafari793]

@@vincenzosplate oh boy! I love focaccia al pesto Genovese. It make me sad that I can't have it right now

[@angman2090]

Great to see you use olive oil, store bought has refined oils. Will definitely make it, have lots of basil in the garden. Thank you.

[@vincenzosplate]

Hope you enjoy

[@Breaddd]

I think I became italian just by watching this video

[@vincenzosplate]

oh wow 🤩

[@deborahlaslie5035]

Hi, I just watched your video. My husband is going to make this soon. I can't wait to try it. And I subscribed to your channel. I love Italian food. Thank you for sharing.

[@vincenzosplate]

You are absolutely welcome. You should definitely try this Pesto recipe, the sauce is so light at the same time does not contain unnecessary preservatives that will alter its flavor overtime. And don't forget to watch the rest of our videos and feel free to check our website. I'll attach the link below. www.vincenzosplate.com/ The website also has several recipes to choose from, we also teach different styles and techniques and also learn our family's culture.

[@noonoo914]

Beautiful pesto! I’m glad I was making it right this whole time😃 I like it with spaghetti! 🌿♥️

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh this is great, brava 👏🏻❤️

[@martinmedeiros8238]

Amazing, I like my pesto on a crusty baguette, with prosciutto, emmental, fresh olives, maybe roasted peppers...oh it's magical!

[@vincenzosplate]

Sounds absolutely magical! 😍🥖🧀 The combination of pesto, prosciutto, emmental, olives, and roasted peppers on a crusty baguette is a flavor explosion! Enjoy! 😋👌

[@oceans9841]

A Genoese never jokes about two things: About pesto and about money.

[@vincenzosplate]

🤣🤣🤣

[@averymiller8927]

In that order?

[@vaderetro264]

@@averymiller8927 100% reverse order...

[@narvul]

Columbus was from Genova and he sure loved money.

[@CatherineMarte]

We grew basil and now we gonna make pesto 🍝 Grazie Vincenzo!!

[@vincenzosplate]

oh wow 😍 this is AMAZING!

[@MediaM5]

vincenzo, loved the video. pesto is one of my favorites. i remember my grandfather buying the pignoli nuts from the salumaria when i was a kid. i would eat almost all of them and he got pissed lol. he used them for pesto as well as making the pignoli cookies as the italian bakery would. would you have a recipie for pignoli cookies?

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh that’s amazing, thank you for sharing!! Unfortunately I have never tried pine nut cookies, but it could be an idea for a new recipe!

[@jadagoodnight6504]

I just finished making it. It tastes divine! Thank You.

[@vincenzosplate]

Great job! 😍

[@virg0_lem0nade]

ahhh pesto is one of my favorites of all time!

[@vincenzosplate]

Everyone loves pesto 😍😍

[@theepicwaffle5212]

@@vincenzosplate Facts

[@amiyahjennifermarcial8332]

I made this today for my husband Pizza!! He said it was so good!!

[@vincenzosplate]

wooow 😍 I'm super glad you loved it!

[@lakwatserangakawntant]

I love that you explain things clearly and extensively. New subscriber here 🙋‍♀️

[@vincenzosplate]

hiii welcome Yvonne 😘 Thank you a lot

[@pdigiuseppe1]

After checking the basil for insects, a salad spinner will remove a lot of the water. Love your videos, Vincenzo! I plant basil, and after a good cutting for pesto, the plant doesn't have a chance to flower and it will keep growing.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for the tip! 🌿💦 So glad you enjoy the videos and the fresh basil trick is awesome! Keep cooking and planting! 🍝🌱

[@arnookibeast]

You could put pesto on an old shoe and it would suddenly become edible, love this stuff, i put some lemon zest in mine occasionally for a citrus hint.

[@vincenzosplate]

hahaha I fully agre, I love pesto!!

[@duyanhdao9190]

I added some garlic roasted shrimps to my pasta with pesto and it was perfect.😍💚

[@vincenzosplate]

That sounds delicious! 🍤🍝 Adding garlic roasted shrimps to the pasta with pesto is a brilliant idea. Keep experimenting and enjoying your culinary journey! 😋👌

[@romainmojofarrugia6729]

I was waiting for this video ! Best sauce so far! Thanks Vincenzo alway great and authentic ! I live at the Ligurian border and so I perfectly know pesto !!

[@vincenzosplate]

Many many thanks my friend! Have you ever made Pesto? 😋

[@romainmojofarrugia6729]

@@vincenzosplate many times. But as I said, I’m living at the Italian border in Menton so Pesto is very common and cheap. Your recipe is excellent! Thanks again for your videos Vincenzo!

[@mbaocmbaoc6365]

Thank you to tell me the stalk better to be cutting together with the basil leaves and let the basil will grow again, as you said " cut more and make more pesto”Thanks for your sharing!

[@cll581]

It smells so good.

[@vincenzosplate]

Yes, the smell is divine!

[@Malak-lagallo]

Wow😮 just found this, Am going to make it, since i have my own grown basil all year ☺️. Thank you ❤️❤️ much love from Philippines

[@vincenzosplate]

That's fantastic! 🌿🇵🇭 Having your own grown basil is a game-changer for Italian recipes. I'm excited for you to make it and enjoy the flavors. Let me know how it turns out!

[@Malak-lagallo]

@@vincenzosplate wow 😱 ❤️ thank you for the reply chef Vincenzo , my heart 😍. Anyway I just made it, I follow your recipe since it's my first time making it, and it's perfect, the taste is amazing. I will not buy anymore instead of making my own Pesto. ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much for sharing and thank you for making your fans special by simply replying on their comments ❤️. God bless you and your family ❤️❤️

[@Revelwoodie]

Sundays are when I make anything that takes a lot of prep work or a long cook time to cook, like brasciole, or what we call in New Jersey "Sunday gravy" (tomato sauce that cooks for hours with pork, beef, sausages, etc.). To keep people from raiding the kitchen, you set the table up with fresh bread, dipping oils and nice vinegar, some cheeses and good salami, olives, fresh tomatoes, and of course, FRESH PESTO. Nothing you can buy in a jar is as good. Open a bottle (or three) of wine, and It's like summertime blossoming on your table.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, sounds amazing, you made me daydream (and you made me very hungry too 🤤)

[@Mustafa.J.]

Wow amazing recipe, greetings from Iraq ❤🇮🇶❤🇮🇹 I'll try to make it as soon as possible.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for the support from Iraq! 😍 Can't wait for you to try this recipe and let me know how it went. 🇮🇶🇮🇹

[@FoodLovesCompany]

I love pesto and great recipe Vincenzo! I try to use a mortar and pestle when I make pesto but a processor is good to speed things up. Great tips for using a processor :)

[@vincenzosplate]

Exactly! This is the easiest way 😋

[@synkkamaan1331]

@@vincenzosplate But Vincenzo! You promised to make it like an Italian! You are now banned from the city of Genoa!

[@Claudia-ek9ev]

This is sooooo good. I used cashew nuts as that's what I had at home. I also used cayenne pepper. I may have used too much nuts and parmesan so it was too thick but Soooooo delicious.

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for trying out the recipe! 🙌 It's always great to experiment with different ingredients, but I highly recommend using the original ones to get the authentic flavor. Hope you'll try it again with the right ingredients! 😊

[@tommanning7337]

Awesome!!!! I can’t wait for summer, love growing basil👍🏻👍🏻

[@cheryll.delgado1225]

Hmmm i really can smell the inviting aroma of basil pesto. I made some and the basil was freshly picked from our garden.

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, that’s amazing! Great job Cheryl 😘

[@Robbie_S]

That looks so majestic. Nice color and so tasty looking. Would try this for sure. Thanks Vincenzo. You're simply the best as always.💕💕👍👍

[@vincenzosplate]

Wow, thank you a lot Robbie 😘 please make it and let me know!

[@OckGypsy]

Just made pesto sauce with the same exact ingredients in the pestle and mortar. First mixed the oil and garlic, then the pine nuts . Finally added the basil and cheese and salt. Weirdly enough, the sauce is already brown before I finish pounding and grinding instead of green. I didn’t blanch the basil either. Despite this, it tastes great, creamier than any basil sauces I’ve ever had. I used quite a bit of basil btw.

[@vincenzosplate]

That's interesting! The color of the pesto can vary depending on the ingredients and technique. As long as it tastes great, that's what matters! Enjoy your delicious pesto sauce. 🌿🍝😄

[@Light-Shift]

It sounds like you added too much cheese.