Pesto

Supplies

• Food processor

Ingredients

• 2 cups basil (fresh, thaw if frozen)
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts (or walnuts as a substitute)
• 2 cloves garlic, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper
• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/3 cup parsley
• 1/2 cup Parmesean cheese
• 1/4 cup Romano cheese

Instructions

1. Toast pine nuts in skillet with a bit of butter.
2. Measure out Parmesean and Romano cheeses and cut them into the food processor.
3. Wash and drain basil. Remove stems.
4. Put all ingredients into the food processsor. Blend until smooth.
5. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.