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Ann’s Pesto

Category: Side DishesCollection: Sauces

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 4 Cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 Cup pine nuts
  • 1 Cup X-Virgin olive oil
  • 1 Cup Imported Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 Cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Process the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor until
finely chopped. 2. With the machine running, pour the oil in a thin,
steady stream. 3. Add the cheese, salt and ground pepper to taste.
Process briefly to combine.

Yield: 2 cups prepared pesto.