Elevate your culinary experience with this creamy pesto featuring zucchini blossoms, a delightful twist in traditional Italian recipes.

Pesto with Zucchini Blossoms

Pesto with zucchini blossoms is a refined and surprising variation of the classic Genovese pesto. This creamy and delicate condiment uses zucchini blossoms, typical ingredients of Mediterranean cuisine, to create a fresh and original flavor. Pesto with zucchini blossoms is perfect for dressing pasta dishes, but it can also be used to accompany bruschetta or enhance summer salads.

Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for those looking to explore new flavor combinations while maintaining the authenticity of Italian culinary tradition. With its soft and slightly floral taste, pesto with zucchini blossoms is ideal for anyone seeking a gourmet alternative to traditional basil pesto!

Here are some other delicious summer pesto recipes:

• Pesto alla trapanese
• Pesto di rucola
• Pesto di zucchine
• Pesto di maggiorana
• Pesto alla siciliana

Ingredients

• 150g zucchini blossoms
• 50g pine nuts
• 50g grated Parmesan cheese
• 80ml extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Gently wash the zucchini blossoms and remove the stems and pistils.
2. In a frying pan, lightly toast the pine nuts until golden brown.
3. In a blender, add the zucchini blossoms, toasted pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic clove, and a pinch of salt.
4. Blend all ingredients while gradually adding the olive oil until a creamy texture is achieved.
5. Adjust the flavor with more salt if necessary.
6. Serve immediately over pasta or store in a jar, covered with a layer of olive oil to preserve freshness.

Total Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Italian