Pesto

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 ⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 ⁄3 cup pine nuts
• 1 ⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Using a food processor, finely chop the basil and garlic.

Add the parmesan and pine nuts and pulse into a coarse paste.

With the machine on, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated.

Season with salt and pepper.

This can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.