Basil Pesto Spread

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 2 cups bright green aromatic basil leaves, tightly packed
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 fresh white garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (use a mortar and pestle)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, coarsely crushed (use a mortar and pestle)
• Salt
• 3 tablespoon freshly grated imported Parmesan cheese
• 4 tablespoon freshly grated imported Pecorino Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts and salt to taste in a blender. Process until finely textured but not completely smooth. Scrape pesto into a bowl and stir in the cheeses. If not using immediately, pour a thin layer of extra-virgin olive oil over the top. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until needed.