Basil Pesto Sauce {Pesto alla Genovese}

Basil Pesto Sauce {Pesto alla Genovese}
The classic Basil Pesto Sauce combines fresh, young Genovese basil leaves with pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan cheese and a touch of salt for an out of this world flavor! Pesto is an easy to make base for so many wonderful pasta meals, dips, dressings.

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