Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed basil leaves
  
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
  
• 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  

Directions

1. Add basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped.
2. Add the oil and process until completely smooth.
3. Pour the pesto into a large serving bowl and stir in the cheese. (If freezing skip this step)
4. If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Stir in cheese once thawed.