Pesto : Make It Now, Use It Later
Pesto, or to refer to the original dish, pesto alla genovese, is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria, Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, Parmigiano-Reggiano and pecorino sardo, all blended with olive oil. It's easy to make at home, and easy to save for later.
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Hard
Needed Items
Durations
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cups packed fresh basil
2-4 large garlic cloves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts or toasted pine nuts
1 cup grated Parmesan and/or Asiago cheese
4-6 dashes ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
Number of Servings
- 1.5 to 2 cups
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Do-Aheads
- Wash & dry basil leaves and pull leaves off stems
Additional Notes
Here are some other fun ways to use pesto:
Cheesy Pesto Twists
Oven-dried Tomatoes & Mozzarella
