Pesto Genovese
INGREDIENTS:
- 300 gr (10.6 oz) basil
- 1 Garlic clove
- 10 gr (0.35 oz) salt
- 120 gr (4.23) parmesan cheese
- 40 gr (1.40 oz) pine nuts
- 240 gr (8.50 oz) olive oil
DIRECTIONS:
Wash accurately basil leaves and put in cold water for about 20 minutes (better if cold water with ice)
Mix garlic and pinenuts together first, then add all basil and half part of olive oil.
Add all cheese, and all the salt at the end.
Tou’ll get 11/12 portions of 80 gr each (2.82 oz) and remember you to cover each serving with 2 gr of olive oil more.
The sauce finally has to became as a cream, neither solid nor liquid.
The portion is 80 gr for jar/cup