Classic Pesto

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup pine nuts (pignolis)
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced (about 6 - 7 cloves)
• 5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated (or parmesan cheese)

Recipe

• 1 process nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 15 – 20 seconds.
• 2 add the basil leaves to the processor bowl.
• 3 with the processor running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the pesto is completely pureed.
• 4 add the cheese and blend for about 45 seconds.
• 5 serve on pasta, sandwiches, chicken, omelets, etc.