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Pesto Genovese

Cultural Context

Originating from Genoa, Pesto Genovese is a vibrant sauce that embodies the flavors of Liguria, Italy. Traditionally made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil, it is a staple of Italian cuisine, often served with pasta or as a spread. The dish celebrates the simplicity of its ingredients, and today it has found global popularity, inspiring numerous variations and adaptations.

ItalianITmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup nutritional yeast flakes
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon black mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mixed herbs
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Use 50% off basil, wash the stems and everything.

2

Add onions and garlic to the mixture.

3

Incorporate a handful of walnuts.

4

Add a generous amount of nutritional yeast flakes.

5

Include a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds.

6

Season with Himalayan sea salt, paprika, black pepper, and black mustard.

7

You can use Dijon mustard as well.

8

Add mixed herbs to the mixture.

9

Pour in extra virgin olive oil and mix everything together.

10

Cook spaghetti and pasta shells, and mix them with the pesto.

11

Use the pesto in a salad, drizzle it on top.

12

Serve with vegan sausages, sweet corn, and broccoli.

Cooking Techniques

blendingtoasting

Equipment Needed

food processormeasuring spoonsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milktree-nuts

Also Known As

PestoBasil Pesto
Local Name: Pesto Genovese

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