Pesto Perfecto

Name: Pesto Perfecto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, throughly washed and patted dry; 4 good size garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; 1 cup pine nuts; 1 cup virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese; Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, throughly washed and patted dry
4 good size garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions

1

Place basil, garlic and pine nuts in food processor and chop finely.
2

Leave processor running and add olive oil in a slow steady stream through feed tube.
3

Turn off the processor.
4

Remove top and add cheese, a sprinkle of salt and a good grinding of pepper.
5

Replace top, and process to combine ingredients.
6

Store in freezer or refrigerator in clean jars.