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Pesto Making Experience

Two people making pesto by hands

ligurian pesto making class in the 5 terre

The authentic recipe of the “Pesto alla Genovese” says: fresh Ligurian basil, olive oil, garlic, sea salt, pine-nuts, pecorino and somebody says even Parmigiano cheese. Pesto comes from the Italian word pestare which means to pound the ingredients with a woo pestle into a marble mortar (from Carrara).

basil leaves main ingredient for making the pesto sauce 

Highlights

  • Meet a local young lady who lives in the Cinque Terre.
  • Each of the participants makes his own pesto sauce.
  • Local wine will be served during the class.
  • Pasta will be served and dressed with your own pesto.
  • Olive oil and cheese tasting.

Details

  • Meeting time MORNING 12,30
  • Duration 1,5 hours
  • Every day between April and November.
  • Type of tour SHARED. You might find other people doing the same activity. If you want to make it private, email us.
  • Price € 75,00 per person – Under 18 € 60,00 per person – MINIMUM 2 PARTICIPANTS.
  • The price includes: pesto making experience, light lunch, wine, and olive oil tasting..
  • EMAIL US TO BOOK

people having fun making the pesto and tasting 5 terre wines

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