Sauces 07.07.2023

Pesto Genovese

6 min.

2 servings

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This sauce is without exaggeration the national pride of Italy. The recipe for Genovese pesto comes from Genoa. It is made from basil, pine nuts and parmesan, but pecorino cheese makes it special. It gives a rich salty-spicy taste.

Ingredients

Basil - 150 g
Pine nuts - 3 art.l.
Olive oil - 150 ml
Lemon juice - 2 tbsp.l .
Cheese (pecorino) – 80 g
Parmesan - 60 g
Ground black pepper - to taste
Salt - to taste

Step-by-step cooking recipe

Grate the parmesan and pecorino cheese on a fine grater.

Put basil, pine nuts, pecorino and parmesan into a blender bowl.

Pour in the oil, lemon juice and grind until smooth.

Add salt and ground pepper to taste and mix well again.

Recipe added:

Olga Beznosyuk

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