Basil Pesto

also called pesto · pesto alla genovese · pesto genovese · green sauce

The table

1 clovegarlicpound to a pastepound in a handful at a timework instir in
1/2 tspkosher salt
1/4 cup(35 g)pine nuts
4 cups(80 g; packed leaves)basil
1/3 cup(30 g; finely grated)parmesan
3 Tbs(15 g; finely grated)pecorino romano
1/2 cup(120 mL)extra-virgin olive oil
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Pans and tools

1pound to a paste

2pound in a handful at a time

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3work in

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4stir in

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Cooking it

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  1. pound to a paste

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  2. pound in a handful at a time

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  3. work in

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  4. stir in

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>> title: Basil Pesto
>> category: Dressings & Dips
>> tags: basil, pine nuts, parmesan, italian, no-cook
>> counters: Pizzeria, Deli, The Bowl Shop
>> aka: pesto, pesto alla genovese, pesto genovese, green sauce
>> pairs-with: focaccia, pizza-dough
>> servings: 6
>> time: 20 min

>> step: pound to a paste
Pound @garlic{1%clove} with @kosher salt{1/2%tsp} and @pine nuts{1/4%cup}(35 g) to a paste in a #mortar{}.

>> step: pound in a handful at a time
Pound @basil{4%cups}(80 g; packed leaves) into @&(~1)paste{} a handful at a time, grinding in circles against the walls.

>> step: work in
Work @parmesan{1/3%cup}(30 g; finely grated) and @pecorino romano{3%Tbs}(15 g; finely grated) into @&(~1)basil paste{}.

>> step: stir in
Stir @extra-virgin olive oil{1/2%cup}(120 mL) into @&(~1)pesto{} in a thin stream.