Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup grated pecorino cheese (or parmesan)
  • 1 clove garlic (peeled)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 - 1 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Set out a food processor. Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, pecorino cheese, garlic clove, and lemon zest in the food processor. Cover and pulse until finely ground.
  • Then add in the olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Pulse again until a smooth, thick pesto sauce is formed.
  • Add 3/4 cup heavy cream. Pulse just a few times to incorporate the cream. Add an additional 1/4 cup of heavy cream if needed. However, if the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water.
  • Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.