Pesto Genovese Recipe

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Boil the basil leaves for two minutes.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Peel and chop the garlic cloves.

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden.

In a bowl, combine the boiled basil, garlic, and toasted pine nuts.

Add the parmesan cheese to the mixture.

Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while mixing until combined.

Cooking Techniques

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