Genovese basil

‘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

Classic, homemade pesto can't be beat, so ditch the store-bought stuff and whip up a batch right in your kitchen. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you'll be making this flavorful, basil-packed summer staple in no time. (And by "no time", I mean 5 minutes or less!) If there was ever a...Read More »

Pesto Genovese is an Italian culinary masterpiece that has stood the test of time. It's the perfect way to use a summer abundance of basil. However, there's a right and wrong way to make this simple sauce. Read on for the best tips to make classic basil pesto!

Homemade Basil Pesto (Pesto Alle Genovese) Homemade basil pesto, aka pesto alle Genovese – a green basil pesto sauce made with basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pecorino, pine nuts, garlic, and salt! Course Appetizer, Side Cuisine Italian Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian Freezer friendly 6 Months Shelf life 7-10 Days Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Total Time 10 minutes minutes Servings 10 Calories 221kcal Author Samira Ingredients 2.5 oz basil or a combination of basil and spinach 1.8 oz pine nuts or…

I have never tried companion planting before. I grew my own Genovese basil transplants this year and so had quite a few and decided to plant...

Improved strain of standard Genovese basil. Superbo was bred in Italy for improved uniformity of plant habit and flavor. Classic Italian Genovese variety with authentic flavor and appearance. Large, dark green leaves approx. 3" long. Ht. 24–30". Specs: Packet: 200 seeds Avg. 17,700 seeds/oz Read More

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

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Basil pesto or Pesto alla Genovese is an Italian sauce made from fresh basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pecorino sardo cheese (optionally), pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, and salt. It makes literally everything taste better. It’s very easy to make at home and tastes so much better than the store-bought basil pesto!

Basil has definitely arrived at the party. Bunch upon fragrant bunch are cramming tables at the markets. Not surprisingly we mostly think green and the same familiar scent and flavor when basil comes to mind. But there are loads of heirloom varieties that are becoming much easier to track down. (and grow yourself!) Try a new one on your next trip to the market. What's old will be a little newer again. Genovese Basil: The traditional Italian large-leafed sweet basil that we all know and love…

Pesto Genovese: The Cinque Terre’s Green Gold - Jennifer Eremeeva

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.

For an herb that originated in Africa and Southeast Asia, basil has become a staple of Italian gardens and kitchens. While there are estimated to be 50 to 150 species of this favourite – the range is wide because of the debate over cross-breeds and hybrids – the basil most people are familiar with is called sweet or Genovese basil. This is the fragrant variety characterized by large, green leaves used fresh in sauces and salads or dried. On a personal note, dried basil does nothing for me…

When you learn how to make pesto, you may start put it on everything. This basil pesto is great with pasta, on seafood, chicken, pizza and so much more.

There is a wide range of basil varieties, with sweet basil and Genovese basil being the most commonly used. But how can you distinguish between these two

Fresh sweet Genovese basil leaves isolated on white background cutout.