Oh my dear lord pesto pesto pesto! Here I will list 2 variations of the wonderful stuff, both family recipes from this farm.
Basic Pesto
Ingredients:
- Pecorino (sheep) cheese, aged medium - 50-80 grams
- Parmesan cheese - 50-80 grams
- Fresh garlic - 3-4 cloves
- Salt - big pinch
- Basil - medium sized mixing bowl of fresh leaves (LOTS OF LEAVES)
- Parsley - a sprig of leaves (about 30-50 stems)
- Extra virgin olive oil - 3-4 tablespoons
- Butter - 125 grams (roughly)
- Walnuts/Pecans - 130 grams
- Black pepper - big pinch
Mint/Arugula Pesto
Instead of basil and parsley, substitute mint or arugula (don’t put both in the same recipe — it is competing flavors!)
Instead of parmesan you can substitute one quart of ricotta cheese.
Instructions:
mix all together in a blender. Add cream if the taste is too strong.