Recipe: Pesto Genovese

Don't know what to do with Basil? We can help. Make some delicious pesto!

An authentic Genovese pesto. It's straight from Italy and you won't find a better recipe!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 2-3 cloves garlic, or more to taste

• 1/3 cup of Italian pine nuts

• 1 bunch (2 cups) fresh basil leaves

• ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

• 1 ½ tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle (or a food processor). Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.

2. Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon.

3. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.