Pesto alla Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto Recipe)

Name: Pesto alla Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 50 g basil (- about 60-65 leaves); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; 70 g Parmigiano Reggiano (- ¾ cup); 30 g Pecorino Fiore Sardo (- 1 oz); 2 cloves of garlic (- peeled ); 15 g pine nuts (- 1 tablespoon); 4-5 grains coarse salt; ice

Instructions

Prep:15min

Pesto Genovese is a traditional uncooked Italian basil sauce made with just seven authentic ingredients: Genovese basil DOP, extra virgin olive oil (preferably from the Ligurian Riviera), Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano), Pecorino Fiore Sardo, pine nuts, garlic, and salt.This famous Italian pesto recipe originates from Liguria, a stunning coastal region in northern Italy. It is one of the most popular sauces in Italian cuisine and has become famous worldwide.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:29:19 GMT