This content was posted on 12 Oct 23 by John Bunzle on Medium Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto) Use a mortar and pestle to make authentic pesto Genoese, a smooth paste of basil, garlic, Italian cheeses, and extra-virgin olive oil. Tagged with : basil-pesto, italy, pecorino-cheese, pestle, spoonful