Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; Generous pinch of kosher salt; 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino romano

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons pine nuts
Generous pinch of kosher salt
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino romano

Directions

1

With the motor running, drop the the garlic into a food processor to chop it.
2

Add the basil, pine nuts, and salt and pulse until the basil and nuts are coarsely chopped, then process until finely chopped.
3

With the motor running, drizzle in the oil.
4

Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the Parmigiano and pecorino.