Pesto

Ingredients

• 18 basil leaves
• 1 1/2 garlic cloves
• 2.5 oz pine nuts, walnuts or almonds (75 g, about 3/4 cup)
• 1 oz pecorino Romano, freshly grated (25 g, 1/3 cup)
• 1 oz Parmesan, freshly grated (25 g, 1/3 cup)
• 3.5 oz good-quality olive oil (100 ml)
• salt and black pepper

Preparation

1. 1

   Wipe the basil leaves with a damp cloth.

2. 2

   Place the clean, dry leaves in a food processor with the garlic.

3. 3

   Turn on the machine and gradually add the nuts, then the cheese and olive oil. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper.