Pesto Sauce Genoese Basil Sauce (Italian)

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       Ingredients :

       1 cup fresh basil leaves
       2 garlic cloves, peeled
       2 tbsp. pine nuts
       Salt to taste
       1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
       2 tbsp. pecorino or Romano cheese
       1/2 cup olive oil of your choice
       Pasta of your choice, cooked


       Directions :

       Combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts and salt in the blender and mix at high speed until all ingredients are evenly blended.

       Mix in the cheeses and adjust seasoning.

       When the pasta is al dente, drain reserving 2 tablespoons of the water in which the pasta was cooked.

       Turn the pasta in the bowl of pesto sauce and add the 2 tablespoons water.

       Toss thoroughly and serve.