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This is a simple guideline on how you can make pesto following the traditional recipe from Genoa, Italy. This presentation is intentionally short, as pesto is actually quick and simple to make. Follow the instructions and you will become a pro pesto maker. Make sure to use fresh ingredients, they are key to obtain a tasteful sauce. Enjoy
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PESTOHOW TO MAKE
LIKE A GENOVESE ABROAD
YOU WILL NEED
A Basil Plant Parmigiano Pine Nuts
Sea Salt Garlic Olive Oil
One plant of basil is
usually enough for
making two cups of
pesto.
Fresh Basil Only Please - No Boxed Basil
SHREDGround half scone of Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Sardo stagionato if you canfind it) and put it in a cup
PESTO101
NOW BLEND
IT'S AMAZINGSmell the scent
FOR 30 SECONDS
MAX POWERBLEND
Add first the basil, then a fistful of pine nuts, theParmigiano and 1/4 cup of olive oil.
NOWadd some GARLIC
(if you want)
TAKE HALF TEASPOON OF SALT
H A L FT E A S P O O NPUT IT IN THE BLENDER ALONG WITH THE GARLIC
NO MORE THAN THAT.
1 0 S E C O N D Sjust 10...
B L E N D F O R
READY TO
IT IS NOW
EAT
How to make your pesto last?
The best way to keep your pesto saucetasteful and healthy is to pour it into a plastic
bucket, cover it with olive oil and freeze itright away. You can use the amount you want
each time you want.
