Pesto alla Genovese

Name: Pesto alla Genovese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 1/4 cup (40g) pine nuts; 4 packed cups (80g) basil leaves (stems removed); 3/4 cup (180g) extra virgin olive oil (plus more as needed); 1/2 cup (40g) Parmigiano Reggiano (grated); 1/2 cup (40g) Pecorino Fiore Sardo (grated, or Pecorino Romano); 1 cup (240g) reserved pasta water (will most likely not need all of it); salt (to taste); 1 pound (454g) spaghetti

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Pesto alla Genovese is a traditional green pesto that combines basil, pine nuts, garlic, cheese, and olive oil. Pesto is wonderful tossed with al dente pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled on grilled meat and salads!

Updated at: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:52:48 GMT