How to Make Pesto: The 20-Minute Genovese Method

how to make pesto

Pesto is a raw Italian sauce made by crushing basil, garlic, pine nuts, hard cheese, salt, and olive oil into a thick, spoonable emulsion. To make pesto, grind or pulse the dry ingredients first, add olive oil gradually, then stir in cheese and adjust the texture with pasta water. The complete process takes 5-20 minutes. […]