Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, throughly washed and patted dry
• 4 good size garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

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Instructions

1. Place basil, garlic and pine nuts in food processor and chop finely. Leave processor running and add olive oil in a slow steady stream through feed tube. Turn off the processor. Remove top and add cheese, a sprinkle of salt and a good grinding of pepper. Replace top, and process to combine ingredients. Store in freezer or refrigerator in clean jars.