Just follow this easy recipe...
PESTO GENOVESE - It's easy!
2 cups of tightly packed basil leaves only, no stems
½ cup Italian parsley leaves only, no stems
2 cloves of peeled sliced garlic
1 ½ tablespoons of lightly toasted pine nuts
½ cup of your favorite Uruguayan extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup of grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
Place all ingredients, except cheese, in a food processor and process until very finely processed, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl and if necessary add small additional amount of Uruguayan EVOO to obtain proper consistency. Add the grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese and continue processing until all is combined. Cook and drain your favorite pasta (do not rinse), combine with the amount of pesto according to taste. Add more Uruguayan EVOO if needed. “Buon Appetito!”