Pesto Delicato di Camogli

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Add pine nuts to a large mortar and pestle and crush until a past forms, about 2 minutes. Add 1/4 of the basil leaves and begin to crush and grind the basil leaves until they have begun to release their oil and leaves begin to break apart. Add another 1/4 of the basil leaves and the salt. Crush and grind the added leaves and the salt. Continue this until all the basil leaves have been added and crushed; turning into a paste.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Add the Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses and mix with a wooden spoon. Once well combined, add the oil little-by-little until a creamy paste has been achieved.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fresh trofie pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Mix in pesto sauce, adding a bit more olive oil if needed.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)