Classic Pesto

This was on back of a box of gnocchi that I bought. I tried making my own gnocchi one day and failed terribly. So now I'm trying the box stuff.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  pinch coarse sea salt
• 60  small fresh basil leaves or 30  large fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
• 3  garlic cloves, peeled
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2  tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, fresh, finely grated
• 2  tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh, finely grated
• 3 -4  tablespoons  virgin olive oil
• 1  lb  gnocchi

Directions

1. Cook gnocchi as directed on package.
2. In a blender add basil, salt and garlic.
3. Blend into a paste, add pine nuts and slowly pour half of the olive oil.
4. Add cheese and the remaining olive oil.
5. Blend until it becomes a creamy paste.
6. Pour over gnocchi and serve.