🇮🇹 Homemade Pesto A classic Ligurian sauce bursting with fresh basil flavor. Ingredients Fresh basil...

🇮🇹 Homemade Pesto
A classic Ligurian sauce bursting with fresh basil flavor.

Ingredients
Fresh basil leaves: 50 g
Garlic: 2 cloves
Pine nuts: 30 g
Parmesan cheese: 50 g, grated
Pecorino cheese (optional): 30 g, grated
Olive oil: 120 ml
Salt: a pinch

Instructions
1️⃣ Lightly toast pine nuts in a dry pan for extra flavor.
2️⃣ Blend basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor.
3️⃣ Gradually add grated cheeses and olive oil while blending.
4️⃣ Season with a pinch of salt.
5️⃣ Store in a jar with a thin layer of oil on top to preserve freshness.
6️⃣ Use immediately with pasta or store refrigerated for up to 1 week.