Creamy and quick almond pesto ready in a few minutes: if you’re looking for a lunch- or dinner-saver that’s both refined and comforting, this almond pesto is the ultimate solution. A creamy, fast recipe ready in minutes, perfect for when time is short but you don’t want to give up a special touch in the kitchen. In this version the savory flavor of Parmesan meets the sweetness of almonds, creating a unique, velvety texture.
The real secret to turning this sauce into a restaurant-worthy masterpiece lies in a small technical step during preparation. Keep reading the recipe to discover the chic trick that achieves perfect creaminess without weighing down the dish, making every bite a true gourmet experience.
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 1 Minute
- Portions: 1 small jar
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the creamy and quick almond pesto
- 1 cup sliced almonds (or whole, blanched (without skins))
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 leaves fresh basil
- 2 tbsp ice-cold water (cold from the fridge)
- 1 pinch fine salt
- to taste generous amount of freshly ground black pepper
Useful tools
- Kitchen scale
- Chopper
- Jar
- Spoon
Preparation of the creamy and quick almond pesto
Start by washing and thoroughly drying the basil leaves (leave them between paper towels while you prepare the rest of the ingredients).
Toast the almonds in a skillet for just 1 minute, then let them cool. Prepare and weigh the rest of the ingredients.
Place the basil (now dry), grated Parmesan, cooled almonds, the pinch of salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper into the chopper.
Pulse the chopper in short bursts — 3 to 4 quick pulses are enough. Then add the oil and the ice-cold water and run it continuously for at most 30 seconds.
The creamy and quick almond pesto is ready. Transfer it to a small glass jar with a screw lid and refrigerate. Use it immediately to dress a pasta dish or store in the fridge and consume within 2 days!
