Fresh Basil Pesto

This pesto is delicious!! It can be used on pasta, spread on crackers and grilled chicken/fish, on pizza, calzones, and many other uses.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 batch

Ingredients

• 2  cups fresh basil
• 4 -5  tablespoons olive oil (more or less)
• 2  tablespoons pine nuts
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4 -6  cloves garlic
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  grated romano cheese
• 2  tablespoons  softened butter

Directions

1. Blend the first 5 items in a food processor, the amount of oil varies, but the consistency should seem creamy.
2. Remove and place in bowl.
3. Mix in remaining ingredients.
4. This can be frozen for later use or used immediately.