Fresh Basil Pesto

By Vickie

Ingredients

• 2 C freshly basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
• 1/2 C extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 C pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 med. sized garlic cloves, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. (If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times first before adding the basil.) Add the garlic, pulse a few more times.
2. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor with the rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.