Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Cost $8.5, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookGo
- 10 Min
- 6 Servings
- $8.5
Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Cost $8.5, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookGo
- 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
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.
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
- 4gProtein
- 1gCarbs
- 23gFats
đź’ˇ Tips
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.
⚠️ Precautions
This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.