Ligurian Pesto

Description

Traditionally, pesto is served with trofie pasta, which can be made at home or found on the shelves of grocery stores.

Ingredients

• Basil - 2 bunches
• Parmesan Cheese - 3.5 oz
• Pistachios - 2.1 oz
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Olive Oil - ½ glasses
• Salt - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Blanch the basil for 10 seconds, then transfer it to an ice bath. You can place a strainer over a bowl of ice water beforehand to make it easier to retrieve the basil.

Step 2

Squeeze out the basil and pat it dry with paper towels.

Step 3

In a blender, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend while gradually adding olive oil. Be careful not to over-blend the pesto — it should have a chunky, vibrant texture.

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