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Pesto alla Genovese

Classic Ligurian basil pesto for pasta.
prep_time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 cup fresh basil
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Seasoning

  • 0.25 cup pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 0.5 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan in a food processor.
  • Slowly add olive oil until smooth.
  • Toss with cooked pasta or store in a jar.
  • Serve with extra parmesan.
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Notes

Use a mortar and pestle for traditional texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1g
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Keyword Basil, pasta, Pesto
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