The Best Pesto alla Genovese (Classic Basil Pesto Sauce) Recipe

Directions

, Basil, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil Start by finely chopping the garlic and adding it to a mortar and pestle. Add the basil leaves and grind them together with the garlic until you have a paste-like consistency. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Add the toasted pine nuts to the mortar and pestle and grind them together with the garlic and basil paste until everything is well combined. Grate some parmesan cheese into the mixture and stir it in with a spoon until everything is well combined. Slowly add olive oil while stirring continuously until you have reached your desired consistency . Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving over your favorite pasta dish!.