Sauce · Liguria
Pesto alla Genovese
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Pesto alla genovese is an uncooked Ligurian sauce of basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano, Pecorino and olive oil.
Traditionally pounded in a marble mortar, it is served with trofie or trenette, often with boiled potatoes and green beans.
Never cook pesto — toss it with hot pasta off the heat to keep the basil bright.
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