Portofino Coast Ligurian Cookings Pesto
Ingredients for 4 servings
4 bunches of basil from Prà
30 grams of pine seeds
3 cloves of garlic
a pinch of coarse sea salt
40 grams of grated Parmesan cheese
30 grams of grated Sardinian pecorino cheese
4 tablespoons of Ligurian extra virgin olive oil



Instructions
Remove the leaves of basil from the stems, rinse and let dry on paper towel, being careful not to crush.
Place the dry leaves in the mortar, add the pine seeds, the whole peeled cloves of garlic, the salt, and crush with the olive wood pestle - without pounding – until smooth.
Add the cheese and slowly add the oil, while constantly blending the mixture.

Serving suggestions
Types of Pasta: Trenette, Trofie, Corzetti, Gnocchi.
If desired, add potatoes and green beans to the pasta.



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