Pesto Genovese Recipe (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Pesto Genovese is the authentic Italian basil pesto from Liguria, made with a few simple but carefully selected ingredients: Genovese basil DOP, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, Pecorino Fiore Sardo, pine nuts, garlic, and salt.This traditional uncooked sauce, also known as Pesto alla Genovese, is one of the most famous recipes of Ligurian cuisine and one of the most loved Italian sauces in the world. Its fresh, fragrant flavor comes from the quality of the ingredients and from the way they are combined, traditionally using a marble mortar and wooden pestle.
- Time: 15 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Recipes from Italy
Ingredients
- fresh basil leaves , preferably Genovese basil DOP)
- extra virgin olive oil
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Pecorino Fiore Sardo
- or 2 cloves of garlic
- pine nuts
- grains coarse salt
- ice