Ingredients for - Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

1. Garlic, or more to taste 2 cloves
2. Pine nuts 2 tablespoons
3. Fresh basil leaves 1 bunch
4. Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ cup
5. Grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1 ½ tablespoons
6. Extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto)

1 . Stage

Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.

2 . Stage

Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.