Pesto alla genovese is made from basil leaves... ...and pine nuts... ... which are ground up with the other ingredients. Pesto Cavatappi. "Fettuccine di Pesto alla genovese" A jar of ready made pesto.

Pesto (italian pron. /'pesto/, genoese pron. /'pestu/, contracted past participle of pestâ: "to pound, to crush," in reference to the crushed herbs and garlic in it, from Latin root of pestle) is a sauce that originates in the city of Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto alla genovese). Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2617x1745, 3261 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pesto Basil Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2617x1745, 3261 KB) Summary Licensing File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Pesto Basil Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... 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At least one other well-known variant exists, the pesto alla siciliana, a sauce from Sicily similar to the basic Genoese pesto recipe with the addition of tomato and much less basil. Sicily ( in Italian and Sicilian) is an autonomous region of Italy and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, with an area of 25,708 km² (9,926 sq. ... For other uses, see Tomato (disambiguation). ...

Origin and ingredients

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Pesto has been known, in various forms, since Roman times, and probably was imported from North Africa. For other uses, see Roman Empire (disambiguation). ...

Pesto alla genovese in its classic basic form has Genoese basil, salt, garlic, Ligurian extra virgin olive oil "Taggiasco", European pine nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano and Pecorino Sardo cheeses. Pecorino Romano cheese can be used instead of the pecorino sardo cheese^{[citation needed]}. This is a list of breeds of basil: Sweet basil -- the main kind, has a strong clove scent when fresh -- 605,000 on google Holy basil -- also Sacred Basil or Tulsi, a perennial breed from the country of basils origin, India -- 278,000 Thai Basil -- strong clove scent from... This article is about common table salt. ... Binomial name L. Allium sativum L., commonly known as garlic, is a species in the onion family Alliaceae. ... For the Popeye character, see Olive Oyl. ... Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus). ... Country of origin Italy Region, town Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, Bologna (west of the Reno), Mantua (south of the Po) Source of milk Cows Pasteurised No Texture Hard Aging time Minimum: 12 months Vecchio: 18–24 months Stravecchio: 24–36 months Certification Italy: DOC 1955 EU: PDO 1992... Grana Padano cheese is one of the most popular Denominazione di Origine Controllata cheeses of Italy. ... Pecorino Sardo is a firm sheeps-milk cheese from Sardinia, Italy. ... Categories: Food and drink stubs | Italian cheeses ...

As the saying goes, the best possible pesto is made of basil grown in the greenhouses of the Genoa district of Prà. This original recipe is said to have originated with the Passalaqua family, which has resided in the region for generations.^{[citation needed]}

Originally pesto was (and sometimes is still) prepared in a marble mortar with wooden pestle. First the basil leaves are washed and dried and then put in the mortar together with garlic and some coarse crystals of sea salt, crushed to a creamy consistency. Then the pine nuts are added and crushed together. When the pine nuts are well incorporated in the "cream", the two grated cheeses (Parmigiano e Pecorino) plus olive oil can be added and stirred together with a wooden spoon. The sauce is now ready. In a tight jar covered by olive oil, pesto can last in the fridge up to a week. Mortar has several meanings: Mortar (weapon) fires shells at a much lower velocity and higher ballistic arc than other ordnance Paintball mortar fires paintballs or water balloons filled with paint Mortar (masonry), material used in masonry to fill the gaps between bricks and bind them together Mortar (firestop), hydraulic cementitious... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pine nuts are the edible seeds of pine trees (family Pinaceae, genus Pinus). ...

Commercial lower quality pesto, usually sold in small jars, is commonly available in stores in green (original) or red (with sun-dried tomatoes or red bell peppers) varieties, produced by major manufacturers or under a 'generic' or 'cheaper' brand. In this quality pesto, cashew nuts or walnuts are often used instead of pine nuts, as they are less expensive and have a similar texture. Cheaper oils may also be used. A whole potato, sliced pieces (right), and dried sliced pieces (left) Drying is a method of food preservation that works by removing water from the food, which prevents the growth of microorganisms and decay. ... Binomial name Capsicum annuum L. For green peppercorns, see Black pepper. ... Binomial name L. The Cashew (Anacardium occidentale; syn. ... This article is about the walnut tree. ...

Pesto is commonly used on pasta. Traditionally with "Mandilli de Sea", strozzapreti o trenette. It is sometime used on minestrone as well. It is very important never to cook pesto because basil when heated gets bitter. Pesto is very often served on sliced beef tomatoes and sliced boiled potatoes. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Strozzapreti is a kind of pasta. ... Trenette or trenne is a type of pasta. ... Minestrone soup in a bowl Minestrone (< Italian minestra soup + -one (augmentative suffix)) is name for a variety of thick Italian soups made with vegetables, often with the addition of pasta or rice. ...

Variations

A slightly different version of the sauce exists in Provence, where it is known as Pistou. In contrast with the genovese pesto, pistou is generally made with olive oil, basil and garlic only: while cheese may be added, usually no nuts are included. Pistou is used in the typical soupe au pistou, a hearty vegetable soup with pistou flavour. The sauce did not originally contain basil, however. Instead, cheese and olive oil were the main constituents. Coat of arms of Provence Provence (Provençal Occitan: Provença in classical norm or Prouvènço in Mistralian norm) was a Roman province and now is a region of southeastern France on the Mediterranean Sea adjacent to Italy. ... Soup au Pistou at Chez Leon St. ...

Other existing ingredient variations include: arugula (instead of or in addition to basil), black olives, lemon rind, coriander or mushrooms.^[1] A German variety uses ramsons leaves instead of basil. In the 19th century, Genovese immigrants to Argentina brought pesto recipes with them. A Peruvian variety, known as "Tallarin Verde" (literally "Green Noodles", from Italian tagliarini) is slightly creamier, uses spinach leaves and is served with potatoes and sirloin steak. Binomial name (L.) Cav. ... ... This article is about the fruit. ... Peel, also known as rind, is the outer protective layer of a fruit. ... For other uses, see Coriander (disambiguation). ... Basidiocarps (mushrooms) of the fungus Leucocoprinus sp. ... Binomial name L. Ramsons, buckrams, wild garlic, broad-leaved garlic, wood garlic or bears garlic (Allium ursinum) is a wild relative of chives. ... Binomial name Spinacia oleracea L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ...

Digestive properties

Basil has been used as a treatment for coughs, skin diseases, and intestinal problems. The seed still finds use as a bulk-forming laxative and diuretic. ^[2] However, the composition of basil is affected not only by the chemotypes present in its many different varieties, but even by influences such as the time of day of harvest, which may explain contradictory and inconsistent reports that a too-generous helping of pesto may cause a temporary but distressing intestinal reaction in some people. Chemotype - effect of chemical variaity of plants or microorganisms species. ... Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea (see spelling differences), is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent watery, loose bowel movements (from the Greek word διάρροια; literally meaning through-flowing). Acute infectious diarrhea is a common cause of death in developing countries (particularly among infants), accounting for 5 to 8 million deaths...

See also

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References

External links

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