Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves

4 medium-size garlic cloves, chopped

1 cup pine nuts

1 cup olive oil

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

¼ cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

  1. Process the basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor fitted with a steel blade - or in 2 batches in a blender - until finely chopped.
  2. With the machine running, pour in the oil in a thin, steady stream.
  3. Add the cheeses, abig pinch of salt, and a liberal grinding of pepper. Process briefly to combine. Remove to a bowl and cover until ready to use.