Pesto

1. 1

   By Hand: Smash the garlic with l/2 teaspoon salt and the pine nuts to break them up, then add the basil leaves a handful at a time.

2. 2

   (If youre impatient, you can speed things up by tearing the leaves into smaller pieces first.)

3. 3

   Grind them, using a circular motion, until you have a fairly fine paste with very small flecks of leaves.

4. 4

   Briefly work in the cheeses and butter, then stir in the olive oil.

5. 5

   Taste for salt.

6. 6

   In a Food Processor: Use the same ingredients but in the following order: Process the garlic, salt, and pine nuts until fairly finely chopped, then add the basil and olive oil.

7. 7

   When smooth, add the cheeses and butter and process just to combine.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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