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Basil Pesto
Ingredients
1 cup fresh, packed basil (no stems)
1/2 cup chopped, fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
Directions
Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor. Pulse until just chopped and combined. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
Suggestions
Great as a dip with toasted Italian bread, mixed with cooked pasta, as a salad dressing, or use to marinate fish, chicken or shrimp.