Classic Basil Pesto Sauce
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 473.18 ml fresh basil leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 118.29 ml freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 29.58 ml freshly grated romano cheese
- 59.14 ml pine nuts or 59.14 ml walnuts
- 118.29 ml high quality olive oil
- salt and pepper
directions
- Combine basil, garlic, cheeses, and nuts in food processor or blender. Process to mix. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Process to desired consistency. Let stand 5 minutes. Thin pesto with a few tablespoons cream or hot pasta cooking water before tossing with hot pasta (fettuccine or linguine).
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Carol V.
Cumming, Georgia