pesto - traditional italian recipe

Pesto Basil and Pinenut Sauce

Basil has been used for centuries by Mediterranean people, but the Genoese

gave pesto to the world. Like other traditional and ancient recipes, Pesto is

pretty easy to make, but the secret stays in maintaining the flavors of basil and

cheese in a perfect mix.

Difficulty

This is our Academy's recipe, as we make in our cooking classes.

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Remove the basil leaves from the stems and put in the blender

together with the other ingredients, leaving the

oil until the end. Mix on low speed for 3

seconds. Put the pesto in a bowl and stir with a wooden spoon. Add more salt and pepper

to taste.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 4 bunches of fresh basil • 1 clove of garlic

• 4 T of parmesan cheese • 1 T of pecorino cheese

• 2 T pine nuts • 1 cup of olive oil

• 2 pinches salt • 1 pinch of white pepper

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