My Friend, Tony's Best Pesto

Submitted by janetgran51

"This is so good on toasted French bread! Or pasta, or roasted meats; the possibilities are almost endless."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cup
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Combine basil, garlic, cheeses and nuts in a blender. Process to mix well. On low speed, slowly add olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Process to desired consistency then let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Reviews

[Muffin Goddess]

Didnt have any immediate solid plans for this, but I just like to keep pesto on hand. This version is so fresh tasting, and such a vibrant green (not like the dark green storebought pesto). I have a homemade pizza night happening soon, so I'm sure that I'll be using some of this there, as well as in pasta dishes and chicken salad (my two favorite places for pesto to be). Thanks for posting, I'm sure I'll be making this again in the future! Made for PAC Spring 2014