Basil Pesto

By MelanieAnn

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 packed cups fresh basil leaves, washed, dried
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley leaves, washed and spun dry
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Place the basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan in a blender or food processor. Blend at high speed until well mixed, 1 minute. Stop and scrape down the sides periodically and continue to blend until smooth, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes approximately 1 1/4 cups