Basil Pesto

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
• 4 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Place all of the ingredients, except the olive oil, into the pitcher and blend on 2 until combined, but still containing some texture.

With the blender running on 2 , drizzle the olive oil through the top pour tab and blend until smooth. Use right away or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days until use.