Basil Pesto

🧂 Ingredients

• 50 gr fresh basil
• 2-3 pcs garlic cloves
• 40-60 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 15-20 gr toasted pine nuts or almonds
• 100 gr grated Parmesan cheese or aged Pecorino Romano

Instructions

• 1 Wash the basil carefully and pat dry the leaves. It is important that the basil
  leaves are very dry.
• 2 Place the basil leaves into the food processor with the garlic, the nuts and
  Parmesan cheese.
• 3 Pulse the ingredients to chop them coarsely, then add salt and Pecorino cheese.
• 4 Blend all the ingredients for about 1 minute before adding olive oil.
• 5 Blend for a further 2-3 minutes, until you get a smooth texture. Adjust the
  seasoning if required.

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