When it comes to the question of red or green pesto, I'm always Team Green! Here's a simple recipe for homemade pesto verde. The pesto is perfect for pasta, spreads, salads or as a dip. Prepared using a few simple ingredients and the traditional method in a mortar and pestle, it has an authentic taste and a creamy consistency. If you don't have a mortar and pestle at home, you can also process the ingredients in a blender to make pesto.