Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 2 cups packed basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt, to taste (to taste)

Instruction

  • In a food processor, combine fresh basil, Pecorino Romano cheese, and garlic.  Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • While running food processor on low, slowly add olive oil until mixture is well blended. Check the pesto mixture after adding the 1/4 cup of olive oil. Depending on how well you packed your basil, you may need a bit more olive oil, no more than 1/3 of a cup of olive oil.
  • Season with the pepper and salt, to taste.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed.