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Pesto Alla Genovese
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6 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 10MINS

Pesto Alla Genovese

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While most modern pesto recipes will point you towards your food processor, this Pesto Alla Genovese relies on a more traditional method of finely mincing everything together. The perks? A lovely, dark green color that your food processor tends to lose and a deep sense of accomplishment.
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While most modern pesto recipes will point you towards your food processor, this Pesto Alla Genovese relies on a more traditional method of finely mincing everything together. The perks? A lovely, dark green color that your food processor tends to lose and a deep sense of accomplishment.
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10MINS

Total Time

$2.63

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
4
us / metric
Fresh Basil Leaf
3 cups
Fresh Basil Leaves
Pine Nuts
2 Tbsp
Pine Nuts
Garlic
2 cloves
Garlic
Coarse Salt
1/2 tsp
Coarse Salt
Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 1/3 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
plus extra for storage

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
211
Fat
19.5 g
Protein
7.8 g
Carbs
2.4 g
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Author's Notes

If you want a smoother sauce (or are running short on time) you can just pulse the ingredients in your food processor until the desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Gather Fresh Basil Leaves (3 cups) in a large pile. Chop your Basil by slowly pushing the leaves toward your knife and cutting into thin strips. Gather the strips in the center of your cutting board and finely mince.
step 2
Place your Pine Nuts (2 Tbsp) on top of your Basil. Cut the nuts and Basil together until a coarse, paste-like mixture has formed.
step 3
Smash two cloves of Garlic (2 cloves). Pour Coarse Salt (1/2 tsp) over them and use the back of your knife to crush into a garlic paste.
step 4
In a medium mixing bowl combine basil mixture with garlic paste and Parmesan Cheese (3/4 cup). Stir to combine. Add in Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 1/3 Tbsp) and continue to stir until a thick paste forms.
step 5
Store Pesto Alla Genovese in an airtight container. Before you seal it, cover the top of the pesto with a layer of oil to help preserve its freshness.
step 5 Store Pesto Alla Genovese in an airtight container. Before you seal it, cover the top of the pesto with a layer of oil to help preserve its freshness.

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Appetizers
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Date Night
Keto
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Pasta
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
Spreads & Dips
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