adfree-recipe

We use cookies

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. For more information on how we use cookies, please see our cookie policy.

By clicking "Accept", you agree to our use of cookies.
Our cookie policy.

Pesto Delicato di Camogli
Pesto Delicato di Camogli
0 Likes
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Authentic Ligurian pesto with no garlic, handcrafted in a mortar, served with trofie pasta.
Ingredients:
  • 2.5 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon rock salt
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 (16-ounce) package fresh trofie pasta
Instructions:
  • Combine pine nuts in a large mortar and pestle, crushing until a paste forms, about 2 minutes. Add basil leaves in batches, crushing and grinding until they release their oil and break apart. Add salt and continue until all basil leaves are crushed into a paste.
  • Combine the Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses using a wooden spoon. Gradually add the oil until a creamy paste forms.
  • 1. Boil a large pot of lightly salted water until bubbling. Add fresh trofie pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until perfectly al dente. Drain the pasta and toss with pesto sauce, adding a touch of extra olive oil if desired.

Similar Recipes