Pesto Genovese

Ingredienti

• 1 1/2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (toasted)
• 3/4 cups grated Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan Cheese)
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Pesto in Pestle and Mortar ---

2. 2

   Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic cloves into a pestle and mortar, and pound it all together, grinding it until it's a paste.

3. 3

   Add the olive oil and cheese and mix together. Salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   --- Food Processor Pesto ---

5. 5

   Place basil and garlic into the food processor.

6. 6

   Pulse for about 30 seconds.Add Pine Nuts and process for another 30 seconds.

7. 7

   Throw in the Hard Cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano) and pulse until mixed.

8. 8

   Slowly drizzle in the Italian Olive Oil while food processor is running, until the Pesto is combined.

9. 9

   Season and serve.