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Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

Cost $8.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 10 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
    • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
    • 🌿 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
    • 🧀 ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    • 🧀 1 ½ tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese
    • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

225

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 1
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 If you do not have pecorino Romano cheese, use additional Parmigiano-Reggiano as a substitute.Store leftover pesto in the fridge for up to one month in an airtight jar covered with olive oil to avoid oxidation.For a smoother texture, use a high-quality food processor instead of a mortar and pestle.