Pizza alla Pesto
Author: Pizza Today
Recipe type: Pizza
- PESTO SAUCE
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Romano cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- Place the basil (reserve about 8 leaves for garnish), garlic, cheeses an pine nuts in a food processor.
- Pulse the machine 10-12 times or until the ingredients are combined thoroughly.
- With the motor running slowly add the olive oil.
- Process until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Should you wish to thin the sauce a bit, add hot water to bring it to a creamy consistency.
- The sauce can be made ahead and kept in the cooler, well covered, for several days.
Recipe by Pizza Today at https://pizzatoday.com/recipes/pizzas/pizza-alla-pesto
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