pesto - traditional italian recipe
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This is our Academy's recipe, as we make in our cooking classes. For more information, you can visit our blog, http://blog.tuscany-cooking-class.com/, or our specific page, http://www.tuscany-cooking-class.com/cookery-classes-in-italy/weekly-courses/cooking-vacation-in-italy/.TRANSCRIPT
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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