Italian Salsa Verde (Bagnetto Verde)
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This flavor filled, green sauce is a popular condiment in Piedmont, Italy. Made in just minutes, this Italian salsa verde recipe is based on parsley, garlic, olive oil. It's incrediby tasty and can be used in many ways. This recipe makes 1 cup.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 3 packed cups parsley (leaves only (60 grams))
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil ((120 mls))
- 2 ounces bread without crusts ((30 grams))
- ¼ teaspoon salt (if using anchovies otherwise ½ teaspoon salt if no anchovies)
- 2 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Wash parsley and dab with a towel to dry or use a salad spinner.
- Peel and slice garlic. Set aside.
- Break up the bread and wet with the vinegar. Add a drizzle of water if it doesn’t all become damp. Set aside.
- In a food processor, put the parsley leaves (if it’s a small food processor you might have to just add half of the parsley, you can add the rest after the parsley has been chopped down), soaked bread, sliced garlic, anchovies if using, salt and 1 or 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Process until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides. Add remaining parsley, if you didn’t add it all in the beginning. Process again.
- Scrape down the sides. Add remaining oil. Process until finely chopped and amalgamated into a thick green sauce.
- Taste and adjust as you like. It may need more salt or vinegar.
- Scrape into a bowl and use immediately. If storing, scrape into a sterilized glass jar and pour a layer of olive oil over the top. Seal with a screw top lid and refrigerate for 3 to 5 days.
Notes
Tips for Success
- Leave out the anchovies if you don't like them or if you will be storing this sauce for more than a couple of days. Add a bit of extra salt to taste.
- Be sure to include the bread for thickness and creaminess in the sauce.
- Follow all the steps listed for the best results.
- Keep covered with oil if storing. If you take some out, be sure to level the sauce with a spoon and cover it with oil again.
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
