Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce recipe

Basil Pesto



Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh Basil Leaves, rinsed


• 3/4 cup Olive oil


• 1/2 cup Walnuts (or 1/4 cup Pine Nuts)


• 1/2 tsp Salt


• 3 Cloves of Garlic


• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese


• 2 Tb Pecorino Cheese

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a Food Processor and blend until uniform consistency is reached. Add Olive Oil as needed.


2. Store in an air tight container- top with Olive Oil to prevent the air from damaging it.


3. Can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Enjoy!

Pesto is best served at Room temperature over over prepared Pasta or Enjoy making a Flat bread Pizza (recipe on www.ChefShayna.com.)