Pesto Sauce for Pasta

Pesto Sauce for Pasta

from the kitchen of Ellen, thanks to the Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook

Pesto!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup pine nuts or walnuts
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
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Place: 

• Basil, garlic, nuts, and cheeses in Cuisinart.  Blend until consistent texture.  
• Sweep the inside of the bowl with a rubber spatula to incorporate any stray particles into the mixture.  Turn the Cuisinart back on, and slowly pour olive oil in.  Blend until smooth, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Modifications:

• 1/4 tsp of Red Chili Flakes for a little heat if desired.