Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 4 medium-size garlic cloves, chopped; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 medium-size garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

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1. Process the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor fitted with a steel blade - or in 2 batches in a blender - until finely chopped.
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2. With the machine running, pour in the oil in a thin, steady stream.
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3. Add the cheeses, abig pinch of salt, and a liberal grinding of pepper. Process briefly to combine. Remove to a bowl and cover until ready to use.