how to make pesto like a pro

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This is a simple guideline on how you can make pesto following the traditional recipe from Genoa, Italy. This presentation is intentionally short, as pesto is actually quick and simple to make. Follow the instructions and you will become a pro pesto maker. Make sure to use fresh ingredients, they are key to obtain a tasteful sauce. Enjoy

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PESTOHOW TO MAKE

LIKE A GENOVESE ABROAD

YOU WILL NEED

A Basil Plant Parmigiano Pine Nuts

Sea Salt Garlic Olive Oil

One plant of basil is

usually enough for

making two cups of

pesto.

Fresh Basil Only Please - No Boxed Basil

SHREDGround half scone of Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Sardo stagionato if you canfind it) and put it in a cup

PESTO101

NOW BLEND

IT'S AMAZINGSmell the scent

FOR 30 SECONDS

MAX POWERBLEND

Add first the basil, then a fistful of pine nuts, theParmigiano and 1/4 cup of olive oil.

NOWadd some GARLIC

(if you want)

TAKE HALF TEASPOON OF SALT

H A L FT E A S P O O NPUT IT IN THE BLENDER ALONG WITH THE GARLIC

NO MORE THAN THAT.

1 0 S E C O N D Sjust 10...

B L E N D F O R

READY TO

IT IS NOW

EAT

How to make your pesto last?

The best way to keep your pesto saucetasteful and healthy is to pour it into a plastic

bucket, cover it with olive oil and freeze itright away. You can use the amount you want

each time you want.

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