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Microplane nuts and garlic and cheese
Have a big bowl of iced water ready, a pot of boiling water and a sieve.
Quickly blanch basil and straight into ice water. Squeeze out all the water
In a food processor, or bullet blender layer oil, nuts, garlic, cheese, basil, more oil. Either blitz in bullet blender or follow next step for food processor.
Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.