Elevate Your Pesto: Unleashing Authentic Basil Flavor with Essential Oil
There’s something uniquely comforting about pasta, isn’t there? It instantly transports you to the heart of Italy, a country renowned for its rich culinary heritage. And when we talk about Italian cuisine, pesto stands out as a simple yet incredibly beloved condiment. While countless recipes claim to be the most authentic, the core of pesto remains beautifully straightforward: basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The Genovese basil, from Genoa in Liguria, is famously credited with yielding the finest basil for the world’s best pesto.
But what if you could take that beloved pesto — whether it’s a convenient store-bought jar or your own homemade creation — and amplify its signature basil taste to new heights? At Dr. Hermann’s Essentials, we have a secret ingredient: our Oil of Basil in extra virgin olive oil. It’s a simple way to bring out that intense, typical basil flavor, making your pasta dish truly sing.
The Magic of Basil Essential Oil in Pesto
Our Oil of Basil isn’t just about adding a new flavor; it’s about enhancing and concentrating the existing basil notes in your pesto. It provides that aromatic depth and freshness that can sometimes be lost in prepared sauces or even in homemade batches when fresh basil isn’t at its peak.
What You’ll Need:
- Any pasta of your choice (we used delicious meat-filled raviolis for our demonstration!)
- Your preferred pesto (store-bought for convenience, or your favorite scratch-made recipe)
- Oil of Basil in extra virgin olive oil from Dr. Hermann’s Essentials
Simple Preparation for Enhanced Pesto:
This method is incredibly easy and yields impressive results:
- Portion your pesto: Take 3 heaping teaspoons of your chosen pesto.
- Add the basil oil: Add 4 to 5 sprays of our Oil of Basil. If you prefer a more intense basil flavor, don’t hesitate to add a few more sprays!
- Mix thoroughly: Stir the pesto and basil oil together until well combined. Your enhanced pesto is now ready!
For Larger Batches:
If you’re preparing more pesto, simply multiply the amounts accordingly. For example, if you’re using 6 teaspoons of pesto, add up to 10 sprays of basil oil.
Serving Your Enhanced Pesto:
This rich, basil-spiked mixture is now ready to blend with your favorite cooked pasta. For an extra touch, sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top and heat it up in the microwave if desired. Once it’s out, a garnish of a few fresh basil leaves will complete your culinary masterpiece.
Try it, enjoy it, and bon appétit!
We encourage you to experiment with this simple yet powerful technique at home. You’ll be amazed by the intensified basil flavor! Please let us know what you think and how your friends and family reacted by giving us a call at 484-593-7064 or sending us an email to info@drhermannessentialoils.com
