Pesto Sauce

This sauce is extremely versatile.  You can put it on pasta, pizza, chicken, shrimp… the list goes on!  I use pesto a lot — so, I figured I’d post the recipe I use, which is really simple and quick and easy to make.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups packed basil leaves
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese (Parmesan works, too)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

HOW TO MAKE IT

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth
  • Storage: I typically make this in bulk during the summertime and then freeze it in ice cube trays – then I can enjoy fresh pesto sauce anytime