Pesto ~ Fresh Basil

By mlmason

Ingredients

• The authentic pesto from Genoa, basil pesto is irresistible over ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese. Purists insist•pesto is made only with a mortar and pestle. A food processor speeds up the process and does an adequate job.
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine basil and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor. Blend to a fine paste; scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add pine nuts and cheese process until smooth
With machine running, pour olive through feed tube in a slow steady stream. Mix until smooth
and creamy.