Pesto – An Authentic Ligurian Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Pasta:

8 Ounces Fusilli

4 Cups of Water

2 Teaspoons Regular Table Salt

For the Pesto:

1 Ounce of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3/4 Clove of Garlic (Average Size)

30-40 Basil Leaves

1 Teaspoon Coarse Maldon Salt

4 Ounces Pine Nuts

1 Ounce of Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese (Grated Fine) plus more for finishing the dish.

 

For instructions, please watch the video.

 

Equipment Used:

Paring Knife

Tweezers

All-Clad Saute Pan (Copper Core)

Spaghetti Stirrer

Sauce Pot

Small Mis En Place Bowls

Four Ounce Ladle 

One Ounce Ladle

Cutting Board

Chef’s Knife 10 inch Wusthof

100% California Olive Oil

Mortar and Pestle

Oil Cruet (Best Buy)

Oil Cruet (Copper – Italian)

Parmesan Cheese (Authentic)

Maldon Salt

Box Grater

Pine Nuts

Table Salt for Pasta Water

Rubber Spatula

Stainless Steel Bowl Set

Microplane Grater

Fusilli Pasta

 1 Quart (Four Cup) Measuring Cup

1 Gallon (Four Quart) Measuring Cup

 Kitchen Spoon