Pesto

By rdgplus3

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp pine nuts

Preparation

Step 1

In food processor with knife blade attached, or in a blender at medium speed, blend all ingredients until smooth. Add up to 1/4 cup hot water if needed, to make the sauce smoother. Makes about 3/4 cup sauce, enough to serve over 1 lb of pasta.