Lightened Up Basil Pesto

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (see NOTES)
• 2 small cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in bowl of food processor.
Process for about a minute, leave processor running and slowly drizzle in olive oil until well combined.