Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
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Cooking:
20 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

1. Garlic, or more to taste - 2 cloves
2. Pine nuts - 2 tablespoons
3. Fresh basil leaves - 1 bunch
4. Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese - ½ cup
5. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese - 1 ½ tablespoons
6. Extra-virgin olive oil - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

1. Stage

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. Stage

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