Basil pesto is a must of Genovese cuisine. People from Genoa are very proud of this tasty recipe and admit just a few variation. The most famous recipe with basil pesto is "Pesto Avvantaggiato" also called simply "Pesto Alla Genovese". The pasta, commonly Linguine or Trofie, is cooked along with green beans and diced potatoes, then tossed with basil pesto. It's critical do not re-heat basil pesto and add a few tbsp of water to obtain a creamy sauce. Easy and tasty!