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Pesto alla Genovese
Pesto alla Genovese is the Italian name for Basil Pesto. It's a traditional Italian sauce made from fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It's commonly used as pasta sauce, but it can also be a flavorful addition to sandwiches, chicken, and other dishes.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Add the pine nuts, garlic and salt to the bowl of a food processor and pulse several times until they’re chopped up.
2
Add the basil and parmesan cheese, then continue pulsing while you slowly drizzle in the olive oil until it reaches your desired consistency.
3
Transfer to a jar and save for later, or toss with hot pasta and a little bit of pasta water until it forms a nice sauce.
Nutrition Facts
calories
157 kcal
fat Content
12 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.4 g
sugar Content
1 g
sodium Content
982 mg
protein Content
10 g
cholesterol Content
17 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
5 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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