Pesto Verde
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Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
20 min.
Preparation
Ingredients
for
2
- Ingredients
- 2 bunches Basil (leaves)
- 2 Tbsps Pine nuts (dry roasted)
- 4 garlic cloves (peeled)
- 1 tsp Sea salt (to taste)
- 40 grams Parmesan
- 40 grams young pecorino romano
- 150 milliliters good quality olive oil
- freshly ground peppers
Preparation steps
1.
Add the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and 1/2 of the oil to a blender. Puree finely, then gradually add the salt, cheese, and more oil (as needed). Season to taste with pepper.
2.
Alternatively, add the basil, pine nuts, and garlic to a mortar. Crush into a paste, and incorporate the salt, cheese, and the oil. Add more oil (by the spoonful), and season to taste with pepper.
3.
If you'd like, place in a glass jar, cover with a little olive oil, and seal well. It will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks.
