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VocabularyFoodbasilico
A2nounmaschile

ilbasilico

basil

Plural

basilici

Pronunciation

bah-ZEE-lee-koh

About this word

Basilico genovese (Ligurian basil) is prized for its delicate sweet aroma and is DOP protected. It is the essential ingredient of authentic pesto alla genovese.

Examples

Il pesto genovese si prepara con basilico fresco.

Genoese pesto is made with fresh basil.

Aggiungo il basilico alla fine per non cuocerlo.

I add the basil at the end so it does not cook.

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