Pesto

3 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
3-5 cloves garlic
4T grated Parmesan
2T grated pecorino sardo/romano
1/3 cup olive oil
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Combine all of the dry ingredients in a blender or a food processor, blend/process until smooth, and then with the blender or processor still running, add oil in a thin stream. Taste and adjust the ingredients to your liking.

Use about 3/4 cup of pesto to 1 pound of pasta. For something tasty and a bit different, try using arugula or chard in place of the basil. Also use instead of a pizza sauce!