Barilla Vs Homemade Pesto Genovese Original 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.

Start with fresh basil leaves.

Use a clove of garlic, and chop it finely.

Combine the basil and garlic in a bowl.

Slowly drizzle in extravirgin olive oil while mixing the ingredients together.

Add grated parmigiano reggiano to the mixture and combine well.

Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and the sauce has a smooth consistency.

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