Classic Basil Pesto...and the Unusual Way Pesto is Served in Liguria!

Though there are actually many different types of pesto, the pesto sauce from the region of Liguria, made with basil, pine nuts, cheese and garlic, is the most famous worldwide, and with good reason: it can be made in just a few minutes, keeps well, and adds a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor to any number of dishes.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Classic Basil Pesto...and the Unusual Way Pesto is Served in Liguria! Though there are actually many different types of pesto, the pesto sauce from the region of Liguria, made with basil, pine nuts, cheese and garlic, is the most famous worldwide, and with good reason: it can be made in just a few minutes, keeps well, and adds a burst of fresh, aromatic flavor to any number of dishes. Danette St. Onge Italian Food Expert Classic Genoese-Style Pesto (Pesto alla genovese)   Making a large batch of pesto and freezing the extra is a great way to extend its rich, summery flavor into the start of chilly autumn days. READ NOW Pasta with Pesto, Potatoes and Green Beans   The mixing of two starches (pasta and potatoes) in one dish might seem odd, but this is a traditional way of serving pesto in Liguria. This satisfying one-pot dish is sometimes called "pesto ricco" (rich pesto) or "pesto avvantaggiato" (pesto with benefits!).  READ NOW Featured Articles • Are You Getting the Best Results from Your Microwave? • 5 End of Summer White Wine Sangria Recipes • The Truth About Extra-Virgin Olive Oil • Southern Comfort in a Bowl: The Best-Ever Banana Pudding • 4 Out of the Box Lunchboxes • You'll Want to Guzzle This List of Beverage-Inspired Candy Recipes! • 9 Recipes that Make Beetroot Shine • Bacon Whiskey and Peanut Butter Amaretto in a Big Fat Elvis Shot Advertisement About Italian Food  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Italian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.