The Pesto Alla Genovese Recipe

Recipe By Serious Eats

After many rounds of testing, we found this method and ratio of ingredients produces the absolute best classic pesto sauce.

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Ingredients for The Pesto Alla Genovese Recipe

  • 1/2 Medium cloves garlic
  • As required Coarse sea salt, as needed
  • 3/4 ounce Basil leaves, washed with water still clinging to the leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon Pine Nuts
  • 0.19 ounce Grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 0.19 ounce Pecorino fiore sardo
Nutrition
value
471
calories per serving
51 g Fat2 g Protein3 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    51g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    51g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    48mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    57mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    17mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    4mg
  • Vitamin E
    7mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    55mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Serious Eats