Italian-Style Pesto (Traditional)
Pound garlic and pine nuts in a mortar and pestle. Crush into a smooth paste. Add a handful of basil at a time and pound, pound, pound. Add a few pinches of salt. Stir in the cheese. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt, cheese or olive oil if needed
Ingredients
- 5 cloves of garlic
- salt
- 1/ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups basil leaves
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Overview
- Preparation Time: 20 mins
- Difficulty Level: 1
- Source: Sara