How to Make Authentic Basil Pesto
Ingredients
| 1 cup of packed basil leaves, without stems | ||
| 3 garlic cloves | ||
| 2 tbs pine nuts | ||
| 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese | ||
| 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil. | ||
| Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper |
Pesto is basically a uncooked sauce with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts and Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese. This is a fresh tasting classic sauce that originated in Genoa Italy. It is perfect served over pasta.
Directions:
- Place all ingredients, except the olive and cheese in a food processor, and process until chopped well.
- Add the cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times.
- Pulse the food processor and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until mixture is creamy.
- Serve over pasta.
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