PESTO SAUCE 
1 stick butter, cut into little pieces
5-6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Black pepper to taste
3 bunches fresh basil leaves, processed fine
3/4 c. olive oil
1/3 c. walnuts, chopped
1/3 c. pignoli nuts, chopped
1/4 lb. locatelli cheese
1/4 lb. pecorino cheese
1/4 c. heavy cream
3 tbsp. cream cheese

Grind basil in processor, then add garlic and nuts. Process thoroughly. Add black pepper and butter; process. Blend in all the cheese and start adding the olive oil. Blend thoroughly and place in containers. When ready to serve, heat (do not boil) and add more cream to make a sauce.

 

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