Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

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Use a mortar and pestle to make authentic pesto Genoese, a smooth paste of basil, garlic, Italian cheeses, and extra-virgin olive oil.

20 min
6
Italian
4.9 (18)
Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Servings
1×

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.

  2. Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.

Nutrition
Calories
225 kcal
Carbohydrate Content
1 g
Cholesterol Content
8 mg
Fiber Content
0 g
Protein Content
4 g
Saturated Fat Content
4 g
Sodium Content
125 mg
Sugar Content
0 g
Fat Content
23 g
Unsaturated Fat Content
0 g

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