1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup packed fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese
Directions
Combine the basil, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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ReplyDeletefor the Pesto never use an electrical mixer but one of those gadgets (don't know the name in English).
Bye bye
michi
Hi Michi,
ReplyDeleteMortar & Pestle! I just got myself a tiny m & p set...don't think it's big enough to handle pesto. :(
~June