Pesto

Pesto couldn't be easier to make and when it's homemade, with it's vibrant green colour and a taste of summer, can be the perfect gift together with a box of fresh tortellini.

Ingredients:

75g basil leaves
2-3 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
75g pine nuts
250ml fruity olive oil
75g finely grated Pecorino cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Put the basil, garlic and pine nuts into the bowl of food processor.
Blend the ingredients until they are roughly chopped, then add almost all the olive oil and blend again until finely chopped and combined.
Mix in the grated Pecorino, taste and add salt and pepper.
Spoon the pesto into small sterilized jars.
Pour a little olive oil over the top and seal.
Label and store in the fridge.

Tips:

Pesto will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.