Pesto Genovese (Authentic Italian Basil Pesto) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cloves garlic, or more to taste
    2 tablespoons pine nuts
    1 bunch fresh basil leaves
    1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
    1 1/2 tablespoons grated pecorino Romano cheese
    1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
    Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
    Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.

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