Pesto Genovese | Classic & Fresh

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Ingredients

Price per portion:€ 6.15

Ingredients for the Pesto

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Garlic cloves 2 Zehen Knoblauch

Grated Parmesan 50 g Parmesan am Stück

Fresh potted basil 50 g frisches Basilikum

Pine Nuts 30 g Pinienkerne

Extra virgin olive oil 70 ml Olivenöl extra nativ

Salt 1 Prise Salz

For Serving

Pasta 400 g Pasta (z.B. Spaghetti)

Preparation method

Ingredients overview

Ingredients for the Pesto

2 cloves garlic
50 g Parmesan in one piece
50 g fresh basil
30 g pine nuts
70 ml extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch salt

For Serving

400 g pasta (e.g., spaghetti)

Preparation of the Pesto

Prepare a tall mixing container. Peel the garlic and add it to the container. Finely grate the Parmesan and add it as well.

Now add the fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, about 20 ml of water, and a pinch of salt. Blend the entire mixture with an immersion blender until a smooth pesto is formed.

Serving & Storage

Serve the finished pesto immediately with freshly cooked pasta. Alternatively, you can transfer the pesto into a well-sealed jar and store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for approx. 1–2 weeks. Tip: Cover the surface with a thin layer of olive oil to preserve the green color.

Chef's tip

For a particularly authentic aroma, you can use a mortar instead of an immersion blender to traditionally crush the ingredients. Serve the dish with additional Parmesan shavings and fresh basil leaves.