Basil Pesto

When I saw a giant bunch of basil at the farmer's market last weekend I knew it was time. I've been eying my food processor every since we got back from Bulgaria and I unpacked it from storage, but I hadn't used it yet. The time had come.

Basil Pesto (adapted from The Four Burners, who adapted it from Bon Apetit)

4 cups fresh basil leaves, washed

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup pine nuts

1-2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

1/4 cup grated Romano

1 tsp ground sea salt

1. Combine basil, olive oil, garlic and pine nuts in your food processor. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape the edges with a knife three times.

2. Add cheeses and sea salt. Process again until smooth.

Combine with pasta and a few tablespoons of hot pasta water. OR freeze in an ice cube tray and then store in a plastic bag for later use, like I did!