Pesto recipe mortar and pestle

Things to make with a mortar and pestle include Mexican guacamole, Italian basil pesto, and authentic Southeast Asian pastes, such as Thai curry pastes and Cambodian herb and spice pastes.

Way back in the spring, I was asked to compete in a friendly pesto competition at Eataly here in Chicago. And I WON! Haha before you think I’m too cool, I was only one of 3 competitors. But it was still SO fun – and I was surprised at how easy it was to ditch the food processor […]

This zesty lemon pesto brings a burst of freshness to the traditional pesto recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, whiz up this easy pesto recipe in 15 minutes using a food processor (no mortar and pestle needed!).

Basil pesto is a versatile and vibrant sauce that has been enjoyed for centuries. Made with simple ingredients like fresh basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, this homemade delight adds a burst of flavor to countless dishes.

What makes a proper pesto best in Liguria? The type of basil, the garlic, and the olive oil are all factors, and how you make it with a mortar and pestle makes a huge difference, as we find out in Levanto, Italy.

Sweet, delicate herbs and a mortar and pestle are the secret to Liguria’s signature pasta sauce, as our best basil pesto recipe proves.

So easy to make homemade Pesto Genovese, using a mortar and pestle or with food processor instructions. Made with only 5 ingredients!

We tested every variable to find the best method and ingredients to make the ultimate Genovese-style basil pesto sauce that tastes just like it came from the Ligurian hills of Italy.

Properly make traditional mortar and pestle basil pesto in the correct order. This fresh Italian cold sauce is simple, delicious, and versatile.

Mortar and pestle basil pesto is bright, herby, and full of flavor! Ready in 20 minutes. Includes food processor directions.