Pesto

Just a basic pesto recipe, with a little twist on the original.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil, packed
• 1/3 cup pine nuts and chopped walnuts, mixed (or just choose one type.  I did half and half)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions :

1. In a food processor add the basil and nuts.  Pulse a few times.
2. Add the garlic and pulse a few more times.
3. Turn on the food processor and slowly add the olive oil, while it is running.  Make sure to stop the machine and scrape the sides down so you get it all mixed together.
4. Add the cheese and pulse again until blended.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy!