Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 2/3 cup Sutter Buttes Arbequina EVOO, for extra basil flavor try it with Sutter Buttes Basil Olive Oil
• Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup each of freshly grated Pecorino & Parmesan cheese


Directions:
Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add Percorino and Parmesan cheeses. Add 1/2 cup of olive oil in a stream and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt & pepper. If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle the remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months.