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Pesto Genovese

By John, 1 August, 2020
Region
Italy
Description

Genoese PestoA favorite pasta dressing from Genoa.

This was great with boxed penne pasta, but it was absolutely sublime when made with all the best ingredients to dress Mandilli a Saea (see Fresh Pasta ) for a birthday dinner!

Yield
1 Pint
Preparation time
10 minutes
Ingredients
2 c basil (fresh, packed)
1⁄2 c Parmesan Cheese (fresh grated)
1⁄3 c Pine Nuts
3 clv Garlic
1⁄2 c Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
Combine basil, cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor and blend well. Then add the oil gradually until it is all absorbed.
Notes
When Americans talk about pesto, this is usually what they mean.

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