Pesto alla Genovese

🧂 Ingredients

• 60 g Fresh basil
• 30 g Pine nuts
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 40 g Parmigiano Reggiano
• 20 g Pecorino
• 100 ml Extra virgin olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Pound garlic and salt in mortar.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes
2. 2

   Add basil gradually, crushing to paste.

   ⏱️ 8 minutes
3. 3

   Add pine nuts. Pound smooth.

   ⏱️ 3 minutes
4. 4

   Stir in cheeses and oil.

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓Mortar and pestle is best
• ✓Don't bruise basil with heat
• ✓Store covered with oil

🔄 Variations

• With walnuts
• Trenette with pesto

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving