Ingredients

6 cups loosely packed basil

1/3 cup pine nuts, italian

1/3 garlic clove

1/2 cup olive oil, ligurian

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/3 cup parmesian reggiano, pecorino sardo, each

Preparation

chill blender in freezer, soak basil leaves in water, 5 minutes

combine nuts and garlic in chilled blender, cover with olive oil. Puree until nuts are very finely chopped and mixture is creamy,, then add salt. In 4 additions, lift ba

In 4 additions, lift basil from water and shake. pulse until smooth and bright green. Add 2 cheeses and pulse again. Transfer to container. refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 3 months.