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Pesto, also known as pesto genovese, is an Italian paste traditionally made with leaves of Genovese basil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan, pecorino sardo, pine nuts, and garlic. It originated in the
Basil Pesto
Pesto
Trenette with pesto
Ingredients for pesto alla genovese
Genovese basil
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Genovese basil, also known as Italian basil, is a specific cultivar of basil originating in the Italian region of Liguria. It is widely used in Italian cuisine and considered the essential ingredient
Pesto
…Pesto (Italian: ), also known as pesto genovese, is an Italian paste traditionally made with leaves of Genovese basil, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan (alternatively Grana Padano), pecorino sardo, pine nuts, and garlic. It originated in the Ligurian city of Genoa and…
Leaves of Genovese basil
Two bunches of original basil from Pra'
Packaging of a PDO Genovese basil bouquet showing the official logos