Fresh Pesto

Serves: 2

Cecile Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

46

Sweetness

53

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cloves

Garlic (peeled)

Directions:

1

Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and oil in a food processor and blend until a paste forms

2

Add the Parmesan cheese, Pecorino cheese, salt, and pepper and pulse until smooth

3

This is a crucial moment for your pesto, as you need to season with salt and pepper

4

Keep in mind that Parmigiano and Pecorino are both dry and salty cheeses, you have to taste your sauce a few times in order not to go overboard when you are seasoning it

5

Cover the pesto and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it

6

Mix the pasta and the pesto, serve garnished with some grated Parmesan (just a touch), fresh ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil