Classic Genoese pesto

8 servings

15 minutes

The recipe was shared with us by the official information portal about tourism and events in Genoa visitgenoa.it.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 182
• Proteins: 5.7g
• Fats: 16.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3.8g

Ingredients

• Basil: 400 g
• Parmesan cheese: 60 g
• Pecorino cheese: 40 g
• Olive oil: 80 ml
• Coarse sea salt: 10 g
• Pine nuts: 30 g
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Separate the basil leaves from the stems, wash them, and thoroughly dry on a kitchen towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 400 g

2. Place garlic and a few grains of salt in a bowl and mix with a pestle. Add pine nuts and blend again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Coarse sea salt: 10 g
   • Pine nuts: 30 g

3. Add basil leaves, then combine the two cheeses and mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 400 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 60 g
   • Pecorino cheese: 40 g

4. Slowly add olive oil to the mixture until a creamy consistency is achieved.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 80 ml