Classic Pesto

• 1 pinch coarse sea salt
• 60 small fresh basil leaves or 30 large fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 3 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 2 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, fresh, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh, finely grated
• 3 -4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
• 1 lb gnocchi

1. Cook gnocchi as directed on package.
2. In a blender add basil, salt and garlic.
3. Blend into a paste, add pine nuts and slowly pour half of the olive oil.
4. Add cheese and the remaining olive oil.
5. Blend until it becomes a creamy paste.
6. Pour over gnocchi and serve.

salt, basil, garlic, pine nuts, pecorino romano cheese, cheese, gnocchi

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-pesto-351818 (may not work)