Authentic Pesto Genovese Recipe Genoa, Italy

Name: Pesto Genovese
Prep time: 7 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 50g (1.75 oz) Genoese basil, small leaves; 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 6 tbsp grated Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano) cheese; 2 tbsp grated Pecorino cheese; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp pine nuts (or, walnuts); a pinch of coarse salt

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