Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
- Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.
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