Go Back
–+ servings
A small glass bowl of genovese pesto sits on a wooden surface, surrounded by fresh basil leaves and pink flowers in the background.

From Garden to Jar: Making Authentic Genovese Pesto at Home

Stacy Ling
Capture summer's flavor! Learn to make vibrant, authentic Genovese pesto at home with fresh ingredients.
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil
  • 1-2 Cloves Large Garlic Cloves Minced
  • ½ Cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
  • ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • ⅓ Cup Pine Nuts
  • ¼ Tsp Salt to taste
  • ⅛ Tsp Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut fresh basil from the garden or pick up from the market.
  • Rough chop basil so it blends easily.
  • Mince garlic.
  • Add to blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust ingredients to taste.

Notes

• add more extra virgin olive oil if consistency is too thick

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 318IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Basil Pesto, Pesto Homemade
Tried this?Let us know how it was!