Italy · Liguria
2 saucesLiguria pasta sauces
A narrow coastal strip between the Alps and the sea. The microclimate produces the world's finest basil, and Pesto alla Genovese, Genoa's pasta sauce, is its proudest export.
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Pesto alla Genovese
Liguria
A vibrant, aromatic cold sauce that captures the essence of the Ligurian coast. It is a pound-by-pound masterpiece of basil, nuts, and cheese.
BasilPine NutsParmigiano
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Sugo di Noci
Liguria
Liguria's walnut pesto. Walnuts, stale bread soaked in milk, garlic, Parmigiano, served cold, in a mortar. The method is the same. The result is earthier, heavier, and suited to the hills rather than the coast.
WalnutsGarlicMilk
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