Pesto with Pecorino

Pesto with Pecorino Cheese recipe by The Chiappas

This quick and easy Pesto with Pecorino Cheese recipe is absolutely bursting with fresh herby flavour and the saltiness of pecorino cheese. You can never go wrong with a Pesto, it is super versatile and keeps well in the fridge. Put a spoon into your soups or simply spread on toast.

This recipe featured on Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen which aired on Foxtel in Australia April 2016

Prep: 5 mins

Difficulty: easy

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

To buy:

50g fresh basil leaves

50g pine nuts

50g freshly grated pecorino

zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Store-cupboard essentials:

2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and crushed

8 tbls extra virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

METHOD

BLITZ  all ingredients in a food processor until smooth

SEASON to taste

TRANSFER  to a sterilized jar and top with olive oil.

Prep: 5 mins

Difficulty: easy

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

To buy:

50g fresh basil leaves

50g pine nuts

50g freshly grated pecorino

zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

Store-cupboard essentials:

2 cloves fresh garlic, peeled and crushed

8 tbls extra virgin olive oil

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

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