Fresh Herb Pesto Sauce

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 2 c. fresh basil, coarsely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 c. pine nuts, chopped
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/2 t. salt
• 3/4 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, oil and salt in a blender. Process until smooth, adding a little more oil if needed to make blending easier. Transfer to a bowl and stir in grated cheese. Refrigerate in an airtight container, or spoon into ice cube trays and freeze for later use.

Makes about 1-1/2 cups.