Traditional Pesto

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan or romano
• 1/2 cup grated grana Padano
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Using a pestle and mortar or a food processor, crush the basil.
2. Add the olive oil, cheeses, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and crush until a paste is formed.
3. Serve with warm pasta, on top of pizza's, or plain with bread.
4. This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
5. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

fresh basil, olive oil, romano, garlic, pine nuts, salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/traditional-pesto-recipe.html (may not work)