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Pesto Sos
Easy 10 min~180 kcal 1/10
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Pesto Genovese
Fresh basil is pounded with pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, pecorino, and olive oil into Liguria's vivid green sauce.
Easy⏱️ 15 min📖 1 min readServes 6~185 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep
- #Under 30 min
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 15 min- Prep15 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Fresh basil
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 1 diş Garlic
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Parmesan
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Pecorino
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Olive oil
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Coarse salt
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Instructions
- 1
Wash the fresh basil leaves and dry them completely.
- 2
Crush the garlic, coarse salt, and pine nuts in a mortar into a creamy paste.
- 3
Add the basil by handfuls and crush it into a green paste.
- 4
Work the parmesan and pecorino into the mixture.
- 5
Stream in the olive oil to bind the sauce and use without waiting.
💡 Tip: Crushing basil instead of chopping it with a knife keeps the sauce's color brighter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Use at room temperature over trofie pasta, minestrone, or grilled vegetables.
Nutrition (per serving)
~185
kcal calories
5
g protein
3
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 10%Carbs 6%Fat 84%
GI 12 · Low GIGL 0 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pesto Genovese make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Pesto Genovese take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 0 minutes; 15 minutes in total.Is Pesto Genovese difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Pesto Genovese have?
Approximately 185 kcal per serving. Protein: 5g, carbs: 3g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Pesto Genovese contain?
This recipe contains Milk, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pesto Genovese belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Pesto Genovese need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.
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