What sauce, originating in Genoa, Italy, typically contains basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan?
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Pesto
The word 'pesto' comes from the Italian 'pestare,' meaning 'to pound' or 'to crush,' referring to the traditional method of preparation using a mortar and pestle.
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- Which Genoese sauce is traditionally made from a mixture of basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan?