The word pestare.Means “to grate”, that’s why the name “pesto” should be close to our American souls: pestle, mortar… We’ll use a blender to grate the ingredients of this Genoese sauce but not a pestle in a marble mortar, though Ligurians would be against it. We’ll also allow ourselves deviations from the classic recipe: for example, you could replace the nuts of Italian pine with native pine nuts, and pecorino cheese where to get it?! – with more affordable Parmesan. Pesto sauce is put in pasta, used in salads, sandwiches, soups.
We will need:
We will need:
3 bundles of fresh green basil leaves only ,
6 St. Spoonfuls of extra virgin olive oil,
120g Parmesan,
100g pine nuts,
1-2 cloves of garlic,
sea salt.
Cooking Method:
Cooking Method:
Grate cheese on a fine grater. Chop the basil, nuts and garlic with a blender, add the cheese and bring to a smooth consistency. Gradually pour in the butter, stir again.
The Mediterranean diet is known for its health benefits, but could it also help us enjoy summer even more? I’ve heard that pesto sauce with basil is a classic in this diet, but what are the specific elements that make it so beneficial?
How can I incorporate the Mediterranean diet and pesto sauce into my summer meals to not only prolong my life but also enjoy the season’s flavors?
Can you provide some more information on how the Mediterranean diet can actually prolong life and what specific properties of basil make it a key ingredient in pesto sauce?