ItalianGenoese
Pesto alla Genovese
by Chef Roberto Di Pinto · 19.1K subscribers on YouTube
Chef Roberto Di Pinto demonstrates how to make authentic Pesto alla Genovese using a mortar and pestle, with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil, salt, and ice.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
7 items- 2 pcsGarliccloves
- Fresh Basilwashed
- 1/2 kgPine Nuts
- Parmigiano Reggianoto taste, grated
- Extra Virgin Olive Oila drizzle
- Saltto taste
- Icea few cubes
Method
- Place two cloves of garlic in the mortar and begin to grind.
- Add the washed basil leaves and continue grinding.
- Add the pine nuts and grind until a paste forms.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Add a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and a few ice cubes.
- Continue grinding until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
