PESTO ALLA GENOVESE
This is a proper pesto, with the cheese, garlic, and pignoli providing subtle accompaniment to the bright freshness of basil. The mortar-and-pestle preparation keeps it from turning black, as it would if made with a knife or food processor. You can keep this pesto in the fridge up to six months, as long as you keep a thin film of oil floating on top. This is a thin sauce, not the thick, gloppy stuff you get in the supermarket.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Sauces
Time 20m
Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pound the basil, garlic, salt and pine nuts together in the mortar until they are a paste. Start by grinding the mass against the sides of the mortar, using a twisting motion of the pestle. Once everything has been reduced to a paste, you can start pounding.
- Slowly add the cheeses, about a tablespoon at a time, continuing to pound.
- Once the cheeses are fully incorporated, scrape it into a bowl and begin slowly adding the olive oil, stirring constantly.
- Transfer any leftovers into a sealable jar, and float a thin layer of oil on top.
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James DOG
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jesse Guy
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.
Diamond Black
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it tastes so fresh and flavorful. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Monika Mau Mau
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Fabian Trevino
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.
Syed Jawad Ali
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it tastes so fresh and flavorful. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
nazar islam
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kristopher Wicks jr
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.
Gulab Gul
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make, and it tastes so fresh and flavorful. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
Todd Vickers
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Javier Bowman
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up fresh basil. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.
Street Girl
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and well-balanced. I love the combination of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it again and again.
John Landrove
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Mad Dog Majima
[email protected]I've been making this pesto recipe for years, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so versatile, and I love that I can use it in so many different dishes.
Latisha Davis
[email protected]This is the best pesto recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I love that it uses fresh basil, which gives it such a bright and herbaceous flavor. I've used this pesto on everything from pasta to pizza to sandwiches, and it's alw