Three Basil Pesto Recipe

Three Basil Pesto Recipe

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts (1/4 pound)
  • 2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 cups grated Pecorino Romano
  • 3 cups packed Italian basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups packed bush basil leaves
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh lemon basil leaves
  • 2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  1. Pulse garlic in a food processor until finely chopped, then add nuts, cheeses, a large handful of herbs, and 1 teaspoon pepper and process until chopped. Add remaining herbs one handful at a time, pulsing after each addition, until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil and blend until incorporated.