Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Recipe by MadameDanielaMoscaToba from allrecipes.com
Condiment,Sauce 20 Mins.
Ingredients
6
6 servings
- •2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
- •2 tablespoons pine nuts
- •1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- •0.5 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- •1.5 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese
- •0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
- Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.
Nutritional Facts
Per 6 servings
- Calories: 225
- Carbohydrate: 1g
- Fat: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Sugar: 0g
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