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How authentic pesto sauce is made in Italy

By: Claudia Romeo

Pesto is one of the most popular sauces in the world. The original recipe calls for seven ingredients, no more, no less. Basil, extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, pecorino cheese, salt, and garlic. We are in Genoa, Italy.

Here is where pesto was invented. And ask any Genoese you know, and they will tell you that pesto made outside of the city just can't compete with the one that is made here. Why? Because all the seven ingredients here are just a little bit more special. T

Source: https://www.insider.com

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