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Pesto Genovese

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick NO_COOK
9/10

Fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, and olive oil pounded into sauce.

Vegetarian Pasta & Noodle Home Cook Friendly V Vegetarian E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Pounding (vs blending) preserves basil's bright color and prevents bitter oxidation.

Key Ingredients

trofie basil pine nuts garlic Parmigiano pecorino olive oil

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