Pesto Sauce

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Pesto Sauce
For years, most of the pesto I had tried was not my favorite sauce. I experimented with different ingredients and came up with this recipe. I have grown to love it and used it in many different ways. I especially enjoy it in tomato sauce. Try it out and experiment with this recipe. You’re going to love my pesto!

Pesto Sauce

Cook Time

5 minutes

Plan Ahead: Make pesto a day ahead.

Ingredients

  • 20-25 small/medium size fresh basil leaves

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ⅓ cup pine nuts

  • 1 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

  • ⅓ cup Romano cheese, grated

  • Coarse salt

  • Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Process in a food processor or blender until well mixed. Set aside. Or refrigerate, covered, up to 3 days. Freeze for 2 months.