‘Genovese’ basil is used for authentic Italian pesto and in salads, sauces, pasta, and much more. Easily cultivated, the fast-growing plants are highly flavorful, fragrant, and rewarding for the gardener and cook alike. Learn how to grow ‘Genovese’ basil now on Gardener's Path. #genovesebasil #herbgarden #gardenerspath

Pesto Genovese is a traditional basil pesto from the Italian region of Liguria, specifically from the city of Genova (Genoa in English). It’s made with simple ingredients: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt, parmigiano reggiano and pecorino romano.

The difference between Genovese basil and sweet basil is hardly discernible to most palates. Sweet basil is the most common, with leaves that have a bowl shape and taste of pepper, mint and anise. Genovese basil is more aromatic than sweet basil, with an aroma and taste of mint and clove.

Try the most delicious authentic recipe of Basil Pesto Genovese, just like they make it in the Ligurian Riviera.

A traditional Pesto alla Genovese, made with lettuce leaf Tuscany basil leaves instead of Genovese basil. Transport yourself to the Tuscan countryside with this slightly milder, yet bountiful version of traditional basil pesto.

Pesto Genovese is an uncooked cold sauce made only with 7 ingredients: Genovese basil DOP, extra virgin olive oil (Possibly of the Ligurian Riviera), Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano), Pecorino cheese (Fiore Sardo), pine nuts, garlic and salt.It was born in Liguria, a beautiful region situated in northern Italy. It’s one of the sauces most used in our country and nowadays it’s famous all over the world.

Pesto Genovese is an uncooked cold sauce made only with 7 ingredients: Genovese basil DOP, extra virgin olive oil (Possibly of the Ligurian Riviera), Parmigiano Reggiano (or Grana Padano), Pecorino cheese (Fiore Sardo), pine nuts, garlic and salt.It was born in Liguria, a beautiful region situated in northern Italy. It’s one of the sauces most used in our country and nowadays it’s famous all over the world.

Simplicity is the secret to Liguria’s famous sauce, pesto Genovese, fusing the culinary bounty of the natural ingredients found in sun-kissed Cinque Terre

Pesto alla Genovese is the classic green pesto that combines basil, olive oil, pignoli, garlic, and cheese and is perfect tossed with pasta!

An aromatic and flavorful herb widely used in culinary applications, basil is also fast growing and easily cultivated. Learn how to grow your own now on Gardener's Path.