"Pasta al Pesto alla Genovese" - Genova style Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed


• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese


• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil


• 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts


• 3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced


• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

-Put the basil in the morter whit the pine nuts and the garlic, pound well

-Slowly add the olive oil in the morter, pounding constantly

- Add the grated cheese and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

- Serve with pasta