Learn to make Pinsa Genovese, inspired by Ligurian flavors with pesto, potatoes, and green beans.

Pinsa Genovese

Pinsa Genovese is a delightful Italian recipe inspired by the classic flavors of Liguria, combining elements of trenette al pesto with a unique twist. This dish features a crispy yet soft pinsa base topped with thin potato slices, homemade basil pesto, and green beans. The fresh and creamy prescinseua cheese, added after baking, offers a tangy touch.

If you’re a fan of ‘pesto avvantaggiato’ or simply want to try something original, Pinsa Genovese is a must-try!

Other Pinsa Varieties

• Pinsa Romana
• Pinsa with Sausage and Potatoes
• Pinsa with Radicchio, Speck, and Walnuts
• Vegetarian Pinsa
• Pinsa with Gorgonzola

Ingredients

• 1 pinsa dough base
• 200g potatoes, thinly sliced
• 100g green beans, trimmed
• 100g basil pesto
• 80g prescinseua cheese
• Salt to taste
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F).
2. Roll out the pinsa dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Arrange the potato slices evenly over the pinsa base.
4. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until the base is crispy.
6. While baking, blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes, then drain.
7. Remove the pinsa from the oven and spread the basil pesto over the potatoes.
8. Top with blanched green beans.
9. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Remove from the oven and add dollops of prescinseua cheese.
11. Serve warm and enjoy the authentic flavors of Liguria.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian