Homemade Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh basil (from about 3 large bunches)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1/4 cup Pecorino Sardo or Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

Preparation

1. Combine the fresh basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts and garlic cloves in the blender.
2. Blend until paste forms. Stop every now and then to push the basil down.
3. Add both cheeses and salt. Blend until it’s a smooth mixture.
4. Pour the mixture into a Tapas Fondue pan.
5. Top with ½ inch olive oil. The tea light keeps the pesto warm.