PESTO ALLA GENOVESE

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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

1 bunch fresh basil, washed and thoroughly dried (80 medium sized leaves, about 1.5 ounces by weight)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino cheese
1 cup extra virgin olive oil

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.

James DOG
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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


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