Pesto alla Genovese

This is a pesto recipe Sara's father got for me - he heard me mention wanting one at dinner Thursday night and found one for me! Such a sweet man ...

I've translated it below - enjoy!


Ingredienti:

- 160 medium basil leaves
- 10 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 100 grams of shelled pine nuts
- 10 pinches of granulated salt
- 10 tablespoons of grated Pecorino cheese
- 10 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil (to taste)

Put all of the ingredients in a food processor and mix until well blended; add more olive oil as needed. Serves 20 normal people (17 if I am one of the dinner party).

Buon appetito!

*Note: One ingredient I know Patrizio uses to add extra flavor is walnuts ... I will post Patrizio's version of this recipe as soon as I can get it from him!