How to make Mortar and Pestle Pesto

Step 1

Roughly chop garlic clove and add to the mortar and pestle. Sprinkle with salt and mash the garlic until it becomes a paste.

Step 2

Roughly chop basil and parsley and add in small batches to the mortar and pestle. Once each batch is broken down, add a little more. Continue until all of the leaves are broken down.

Step 3

Add pine nuts and continue to grind the mixture together.

Step 4

Add romano cheese and mix until it's incorporated into the other ingredients.

Step 5

Add half of your olive oil and combine.

Step 6

Add parmesan cheese and grind the mixture together.

Step 7

Add more of your remaining oil until the sauce is the consistency you like.

Step 8

Serve immediately or freeze for a later time!