This is a superb, bullet-proof recipe for classical pesto. If you make it exactly as described, people will think you are Italian.

Ingredients

2 cups

basil

1/2 cup

olive oil

2 Tbsp

pine nuts

2 cloves

garlic

1 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

Parmesan, grated

2 Tbsp

Romano cheese, grated

3 Tbsp

butter, softened (not melted)

Directions

In a blender, puree the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt. Pour the puree into a bowl.
   Using a spoon, stir in both cheeses. Finally, stir in the butter with a spoon. Note: It’s very important to use a spoon to stir in the cheeses and butter --- it makes a real difference in the resulting texture!
   You can freeze pesto, and then simply place the bowl in a hot water bath to reheat it without melting the cheese.