Traditional Pesto Genovese in Genova
It is an uncooked sauce obtained by crushing basil, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, aged cheeses, and salt while keeping the ingredients cold. Its color is bright green, with a creamy but not fully uniform texture. The aroma is intense and immediate, both vegetal and oily. It originated as a domestic preparation, meant to be made and consumed within a short time.
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