the best pesto ever

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 3/4 cup firmly packed basil leaves
• 1/4 cup firmly packed parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• place walnuts, pine nuts, salt, pepper, garlic, butter, basil, and parsley in to a blender or food processor. turn the blender on, and add the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. continue processing until a soft paste has formed. fold in parmesan and romano cheeses. store in the refrigerator covered by 1/4 inch of olive oil to prevent the surface from turning brown.