Classic Pesto

Name: Classic Pesto
Ingredients: 12 cup pine nuts (pignolis); 2 tablespoons garlic, Minced (about 6 - 7 cloves); 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 12 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 12 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup pecorino romano cheese, Grated (or Parmesan Cheese)

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

12 cup pine nuts (pignolis)
2 tablespoons garlic, Minced (about 6 - 7 cloves)
5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
12 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 12 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup pecorino romano cheese, Grated (or Parmesan Cheese)

Directions

1

Process nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 15 20 seconds.
2

Add the basil leaves to the processor bowl.
3

With the processor running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the pesto is completely pureed.
4

Add the cheese and blend for about 45 seconds.
5

Serve on pasta, sandwiches, chicken, omelets, etc.