Pesto is a garlicky, green and flavourful base to add to your pastas and sandwiches! This recipe is nut-free but still packs a good punch!

Makes 30g of pesto sauce (enough for 4pax pasta)

You will need:

60-70g sweet basil, plucked and washed thoroughly

15g Pecorino Romano cheese, freshly grated

10ml olive oil

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Salt to taste

Blend it!

Place half portions of the basil leaves, garlic, cheese, pepper and oil into the food processor/blender. Blend until the ingredients come together.

Add in the second portion of ingredients and blend. The result should be a thick paste. 

Taste and salt according to your preference level. If you find it too thick, you can add 1 tsp of olive oil at a time to the mix.

The pesto is ready for use! If you are keeping it for future use, freeze it in a covered ice tray for easy portioning.