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Pesto Genovese

Italian · Western Europe Top Pick NO_COOK
8/10

Uncooked sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, and Pecorino pounded into olive oil, tossed with trofie or trenette.

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

Why It Works

Pounding (vs. blending) bruises the basil gently, releasing oils without oxidizing them. The raw garlic mellows when emulsified with cheese fats.

Key Ingredients

fresh basil pine nuts garlic Parmigiano-Reggiano Pecorino extra virgin olive oil

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