Classic Pesto

By missmildew

Ingredients

• 1/2 c pine nuts
• 4 c lightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 oz)
• 1/2 c finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove
• coarse salt and ground pepper
• 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing once, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to prevent further browning. Let cool completely. In a food processor, combine nuts, basil, cheese, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.