Description
Anfosso Genovese Pesto 500g is a historic 100% Ligurian product, prepared with a base of Genovese Basil DOP. Genovese pesto has been produced since Roman times, as a kind of paste was made with garlic and basil. In the 1800s, the first recipe emerged, and today it has become a true institution of Ligurian and Italian cuisine. It is prepared by crushing strictly Ligurian basil, salt, and pine nuts, seasoned with extra virgin olive oil and pecorino. Genovese pesto is made with typical products like Genovese Basil DOP, pine nuts, and not walnuts as in many variants, and EVO Oil. Online sale of Genovese pesto selected for you. Pairings: Genovese pesto is paired with trofie, and the original recipe also calls for the addition of boiled potatoes and green beans. It's also excellent on bruschetta. Ligurian pesto is a typical summer condiment. Try it paired with Sauvignon Livio Felluga. Storage: Store the pesto in a cool environment; once opened, keep it in the refrigerator. Processing: Genovese pesto is historically a crushed paste, and when the product is fresh and artisanally crafted, the pesto is made in a typical mortar where fresh basil is crushed with a pestle. When the crushed basil creates a green cream, pine nuts and pecorino are added to blend everything well before serving Genovese pesto with extra virgin olive oil.