Pesto Sauce

Servings for 4
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins

Ingredients

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Procedures

1. PLACE pine nuts, garlic, basil and oil in a food processor and pulse until finely blended.
2. TRANSFER pesto from food processor to bowl. Add all remaining ingredients.
3. TOSS with your favorite pasta or chill and use in 2-3 days.

Serving for 8:
1 cup pine nuts, toasted
4 cups fresh basil, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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http://www.olivegarden.com/recipes/recipe_search/recipe_display.asp?id=86&ss=8