Pesto

Name: Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups packed basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups packed basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Add basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2

Add the oil and process until completely smooth.
3

Pour the pesto into a large serving bowl and stir in the cheese. (If freezing skip this step)
4

If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Stir in cheese once thawed.